Insights into the Microbiome and Mood The gut plays a pivotal role in our health—as researchers are discovering—and eating walnuts is one of the very best ways to keep it healthy, and even restore the 'good' bacteria, new research has discovered. Walnuts have already been called a 'superfood', but they could be even
The gut microbiome: an under-recognised contributor to the COVID-19 pandemic? Free PMC article Abstract The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread rapidly across the globe, culminating in major global morbidity and mortality. As such, there has been a rapid escalation in scientific and clinical activity aimed at increasing
Nanoparticle Probiotic “Backpacks” Show Promise for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Like Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Probiotic bacteria, like elite firefighters heading into the wilderness to combat an uncontrolled blaze, do a better job of quelling gut inflammation when they’re outfitted with the finest gear. Just how much promise some well-equipped gut-friendly bacteria hold
The Role of the Microbiome in Immune-Related Diseases The human intestinal microbiome acts as a signaling hub that integrates environmental inputs, such as diet and lifestyle, with our genetic and metabolic pathways. Its impacts are widespread across host systems, including the immune system,1 which is capable of adapting and responding to a wide range
Probiotics and Covid-19 Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become pandemic very rapidly at the beginning of 2020. In the rush to possible therapeutic options, probiotics administration has been proposed mainly based on indirect observation. Some evidence of COVID-19 effects on intestinal microbiota dysbiosis has been shown and probiotics have been considered for
Probiotics, prebiotics, and COVID-19 infection: A review article OPEN IN PDF FORMAT FOR READING AND PRINTING Abstract The beneficial live microbes of humans and animals are termed probiotics, and the chemical compounds that improve the growth of probiotics are known as prebiotics. Paraprobiotics and postbiotics refer to dead or inactivated living cells of
Make-up of gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response Date:January 11, 2021 Summary:The variety and volume of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome, may influence the severity of COVID-19 as well as the magnitude of the immune system response to the infection, suggests research published online in the journal Gut.
DISCOVERY: Nature Med Study Connects Gut Microbes with Biomarkers of Disease A large-scale international study using metagenomics and blood chemical profiling discovered a panel of 15 gut microbes that are closely associated with lower risks of common conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Some of the identified gut microbes are so
Can a Healthy Gut Protect You Against COVID-19? The bacteria living in your gut, called microbiome, has a direct impact on your immune system, say experts. With the focus on the current pandemic, many leading health experts wonder if improving the gut microbiome could have a positive impact in battling COVID-19. Dr. Miguel Freitas,
Gut check: How the microbiome may mediate heart health Your cholesterol and other factors linked to cardiovascular health may be influenced by the bacteria in your belly. Published: January, 2021 The roughly 38 trillion bacteria that dwell deep within your intestines perform many important tasks. Collectively known as the gut microbiota, these microbes
