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gut health
The man with a brewery in his gut
Sometimes there are cases that completely flummox the medical establishment. So it was in the case of a healthy, 46-year-old man who sought treatment for sudden memory loss, mental changes and episodes of depression.
How is gut health linked to immunity?
Gut health is linked to immunity in a variety of ways – one way is that the microbiome (the trillions of microorganisms that live in our gut) trains our immune system.
Gut microbes good for marathon runners
Scientists have discovered that long-distance runners harbour colonies of bacteria in their gut that can help them to run for longer.
Cryptosporidium infection
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines and cause gastroenteritis symptoms such as watery diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Can probiotics ease an irritable bowel?
Probiotics are a common supplement taken by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) however new research suggests probiotics may not be provide the relief sufferers of IBS are seeking.
Diet changes to help an irritable bowel
Swedish researchers looked at people who met the criteria for irritable bowel syndrome, to test a low FODMAP diet against traditional management advice for IBS. This is what they found.
What are the risks of binging on junkfood?
Junk food binges are bad for the gut bacteria. Studies have shown that altering the bacteria in the large intestine is linked to depression, increases risk of obesity and increases risk of adverse immune reactions.
