Many people are familiar with symptoms like bloating, excessive gas, or discomfort in the stomach. Often, these issues are linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – a condition that diminishes…

The answer to this question is actually very important. The speed at which food passes through the digestive tract affects our health and well-being, says Nick Aylott, a biotechnologist and…

Everyone wants to eat gut-friendly foods that won’t break the bank. These foods should be simple, unprocessed (or minimally processed), and free from emulsifiers, modified starches, and sweeteners. This is…

A team of researchers from University College Cork in Ireland has transplanted gut microbes from individuals with social anxiety disorder (social phobia) into ordinary mice. Following the procedure, the rodents…