Gut-Heart Harmony: Understanding Powerful Link Between Gut Health And Cardiovascular Diseases
A balanced gut can contribute to the regulation of health risk factors such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol levels, here is an expert guide to how your gut impacts your heart health.
Nov 20, 2023, 16:29 PM IST
Tomatoes can be beneficial for your gut microbes; here's why
Researchers are looking for health-related links between tomatoes in the diet and changes to the human gut microbiome.
Nov 10, 2022, 15:09 PM IST
Study suggests snacking on almonds boosts gut health
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that is the main source of fuel for the cells lining the colon. When these cells function effectively, it provides an ideal condition for gut microbes to flourish, for the gut wall to be strong and not leaky or inflamed and for nutrients to be absorbed.
Oct 22, 2022, 22:42 PM IST
How genes, birthplace shape your gut microbes
Researchers linked specific genes in an animal - in this case, a mouse - to the presence and abundance of specific microbes in its gut.
Nov 29, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Early diet influences gut bacteria composition in infants
The gut microbiota is a complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.
Feb 12, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
Gut microbes can reduce severity of malaria
An increased abundance of bacteria common in yogurt was found in the mice that exhibited reduced malaria pathology.
Feb 09, 2016, 15:50 PM IST
