For quite a long while, probiotic bacteria and yeast were considered the hero of the stomach, fighting to swell the amount of 'friendly' bacteria in the gut i.e. bacteria that may have been depleted by stress, illness, certain medicines, or an improperly-balanced diet that is low on fiber. Probiotics were said to battle with IBS, [...]
According to a new study, a probiotic formula when given to infants - who developed intolerance to cow's milk - can reverse their food allergy. The formula helps in increasing gut bacteria associated with good health. Infants have higher levels of several strains of bacteria that produce short chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, which help maintain gut health. Read [...]
By now you must have heard about probiotics, know that they are healthy and are wondering if you should be taking them. Before you stock up on pills, it would be helpful to understand how they work and whether your body really needs them. Inside our digestive tract, [...]
Wine has long been under the scanner of health experts and researchers to test it for prospective benefits to human health. Many recent studies have claimed how moderate consumption of wine, especially red wine can be beneficial for us. From fighting cavities, maintaining proper brain and heart health to combating rapid [...]
