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Prebiotics & Cognitive Function
Results of a randomized controlled trial performed to evaluate the effectiveness of a prebiotic supplement on both muscle function and cognition in a healthy older population were recently published in Nature Communications. To limit genetic confounding, this study was conducted among twins (monozygotic and dizygotic) and is known as the PRebiotic and PrOtein on Muscle…
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5 Surprising Things that Hurt Your Microbiome
The human gut contains trillions of bacteria – also referred to as the gut flora or microbiome – and these tiny unicellular organisms play an unfathomable role in overall health. For instance, a healthy gut flora has been shown to improve gut health, heart health, brain health, weight management and blood sugar regulation, among others.