Abstract The prevalence of metabolic diseases, including obesity, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a severe burden in human society owing to the ensuing high morbidity and mortality. Various factors linked to metabolic disorders, particularly environmental factors (such as diet and gut microbiota) and epigenetic modifications,…
Taking gummies, powders and capsules of live microorganisms can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the intestinal tract of healthy people and lead to less microbial diversity Probiotic supplements have grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, spurred by claims that the products will populate your gut with bacteria that can boost your health…
A new study finds that a proposal by Rutgers to create a “Noah’s Ark of Microbes” to protect the long-term health of humanity is feasible and should move towards a pilot project phase. The report is available for download at www.microbiotavault.org. The Microbiota The Microbiota Vault would collect beneficial germs from human populations…
Foods that are healthier for you may be different from those that work for others. There is no healthy diet that works for everyone. People respond to food in such an individual way that everyone needs a customized diet plan, according to the results of a study that looked at the effects of genetics, the…