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For those who stick to only the most hyped supplements, here are 4 that deserve your attention. This post from Bottom Line Inc turns the spotlight on the 4 best supplements you might have never heard of before. Dietary supplements are wildly popular among Americans, with more than half of us taking one or more of these pills or potions either daily or occasionally. But there’s ... Continue Reading
Gut bacteria can fluctuate with the seasons! This discovery, in a study of hunter-gatherers in Africa, eventually may help scientists learn how modern diets have affected health. Read more in this post from The New York Times. In Tanzania, not far from the Serengeti, live the Hadza, a community of about 1,300 people. For such a small group, they attract a lot of scientific ... Continue Reading
Scientists are looking to gut bacteria to improve mental health, mood and cognition. This article from Huffington Post explains how targeting the gut could create a new class of psychiatric treatments. Researchers have long known that the bacteria living in your gut can “talk” to your brain. Gut microbes, which collectively make up what’s called the gut microbiome, can have a ... Continue Reading
The benefits of probiotics are vast; including stronger immune systems, and lower inflammation. This post from Natural News delves into whether probiotics can make us happier too! In our never-ending search for happiness, we may need to look no further than our own gut. The gut has actually been nicknamed the “second brain” because of a large number of neurotransmitters found ... Continue Reading
Recent research suggests that gut flora plays a role in regulating emotions and thoughts. This post from The Atlantic sheds light on the studies researching the connections between the microbiome and the brain. By now, the idea that gut bacteria affects a person’s health is not revolutionary. Many people know that these microbes influence digestion, allergies, and metabolism. ... Continue Reading
