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Strong beers that contain gut-friendly bacteria may help fight obesity

Drinking a strong type of beer, particularly a Belgian one, can help combat obesity, promote a good night’s sleep, and may help you live longer, a new study found.

2 Dec 2019

GlobalData: New unpronounceable ingredients are leaving consumers confused

Gone are the days where whey powder was considered an exotic ingredient. Recently consumers have been exposed to a multitude of ingredients options leading to ingredients overload where consumers can’t keep up in a time where they are looking for simplicity and real ingredients in their purchase decisions.

11 Nov 2019

Caffeine may cause problems for individuals with anxiety disorder

Caffeine can boost energy, improve alertness and produce a general feeling of well-being – when used in moderation.

11 Jul 2019

Ethnicity can be reliable indicator of gut microbiota diversity

Research increasingly links the gut microbiome to a range of human maladies, including inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and even cancer. Attempts to manipulate the gut with food rich in healthy bacteria, such as yogurt or kombucha, are in vogue, along with buying commercial probiotics that promise to improve users' chances against illness.

4 Dec 2018

Research shows kombucha can be highly effective in restoring individual's microbiome

Kombucha is the "in" health drink lately, available from local producers, in stores, online and even many people make their own version of the fermented tea.

12 Jul 2018

Intestinal bacteria can be used to reduce cancer risk, reveals UCLA study

Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases. Now, a UCLA study suggests that it could also potentially be used to reduce the risk for some types of cancer.

16 Apr 2016