Gut bacteria-produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) help regulate metabolism by modulating gut microbiota, promoting SCFA ...

Western diets—high in processed foods and low in fiber—are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These diets ...

The metabolome is the variety of metabolite molecules that form as gut bacteria break down food ... Prevotella sacharolitica -- were linked to obesity and overweight. That wasn't true for men ...

Gut microbes, the trillions of bacteria present in our digestive system, have an important role in helping us digest food and absorb essential nutrients. These microbes interact with the body in ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer In a new study, participants who did a three-day “juice cleanse” had more pro-inflammatory ...

The most extensive study of the gut microbiome in Africa has discovered new microbial species and never-before-reported ...

Faecal microbiota transplantation: The introduction of gut bacteria from a healthy donor into a patient ... from animal studies showing efficacy in prevention or treatment of many diseases (eg, IBD, ...

What you eat isn't just nutrition for you, it also feeds the trillions of bacteria that live in your gut. Every person is different, but if you want to improve your digestion, lose weight or look ...

While some studies suggest probiotics may help you lose weight and belly fat, more research is needed on their effectiveness.

Your gut health—how well your gastrointestinal (GI) tract functions—can influence your overall health. Diet and lifestyle ...

An analysis of the gut microbiome in women from four African countries provides crucial data for this under-represented ...