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Bifidobacterium Longum: Impact on Gut Health
Do you know epigenetically we are only 1% human.! Our body has 10 bacteria per 1 human cell. One of the most important bacteria is Bifidobacterium longum which plays a vital role in maintaining our gut health. The benefits of this bacteria goes beyond usual gut related health issues. We will be discussing Bifidobacterium Longum
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Does our genes have a role to play in compulsory overeating?
Lot of us end up eating more than our body requires due to our inclination towards specific foods- Some people are fond of sweets while others like spicy foods? This overeating trait in every individual depends upon their genetic predisposition. Today we are going to discuss how our genetic makeup impacts our satiety & appetite
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Gut Microbiome, Alzhimer’s Disease, Oxidative stress & Gut-Brain axis: Are they interrelated?
Our Gut microbiome houses about 100 trillion microorganisms including at least 1000 different species of bacteria & involved in various biological & physiological functions inside our body. As discussed in previous blogs, gut imbalance( or gut dysbiosis) is the primary reason for development & progression of life threatening diseases such as Alzhimer’s, Parkinson, Type 2
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Does the gut have a role to play in developing Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. This dreaded disease is not restricted to movement issues ( as normally perceived) but involves other parts of the body including gut. There has been a lot of underlying research to define the disease & discover the therapeutics used to control its symptoms, still there
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Stomach Acid & Acid Reflux: Does Gut Dysbiosis have a role to play?
Acid Reflux is a very common issue with around 25% of the population suffering from this issue at least once a month. If you are experiencing chest pain, heartburn or a hoarse voice after you have taken your meal, then you are in the grip of Acid Reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid or
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Lactobacillus: Your Best friend
Lactobacillus is a strain of probiotic bacteria that is known for providing various benefits for improving our gut health & fighting against pathogens. Today, we will discuss in detail about Lactobacillus & how it can improve your health. Lactobacillus is a lactic acid bacteria that lives in our intestine & sometimes even in the stomach.
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Gut-Skin Connection
Have you suffered from skin issues such as acne or psoriasis in the past!.Do you have more bad skin days than good ones? As a healthcare entrepreneur whenever I tell folks that gut health is the primary reason for skin issues, I get to see looks of disbelief. Today, I am going to throw light
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How Prebiotics are beneficial for your health?
Although prebiotics may be a new word for a lot of us, we consume prebiotics our whole life. Infact, we do have some during lunch as well. It has been from the beginning. However since the time we have learnt that the invisible army inside our body thrives on Prebiotics, we have realised its true
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Impact of fermented foods on Gut
With focus shifting towards maintaining a holistic health, recent research in the field of human biology has found out that fermented food impacts our gut microbiota & its composition. Let us deep dive how these dietary microbes can impact our overall health. The consumption of Yoghurt & other fermented foods such as Yoghurt, kimchi &
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All about Psychobiotics
Gut health is the cornerstone of overall holistic health. With advanced search on gut microbiome being conducted globally, we are now able to realise the importance of maintaining a healthy regime & keeping chronic diseases at bay. We are now more keen to learn about beneficial bacteria & how we can feed them to make
