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Poor sleep quality link to peptic ulcer relapse

Other factors besides the bacteria H. pylori could cause peptic ulcer recurrence and, according to new research, lack of quality sleep is chief among these.

24 May, 2019

24-hour fast could help reverse gut problems

New research has discovered that fasting boosts the regeneration of the stem cells in our intestines, potentially aiding recovery from gastrointestinal infections or other conditions that affect the gut.

9 May, 2018

Nanoparticles in food packaging disrupt digestion

Antimicrobial nanoparticles added to food packaging could negatively impact the way your digestive tract functions, reducing nutrient absorption and increasing inflammation.

10 April, 2018

Vitamin E could protect against gallstones

In a new study, individuals with the highest blood levels of vitamin E had the lowest risk of developing gallstones.

20 February, 2018

Exercise benefits gut health independent of diet

Two new studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can improve gut health, and therefore overall health, whether or not you change your diet.

12 December, 2017

Açaí fruit feeds a healthy gut

Açai, the small palm fruit from the Brazilian amazon, is very rich in antioxidants which can survive the digestive process intact, to become a prebiotic food for beneficial gut bacteria.

9 November, 2017

Mediterranean diet reduces acid reflux medication use

New research suggests that a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet could be as effective as common medications for reducing acid reflux.

18 October, 2017

Broccoli compounds could aid leaky gut

Compounds naturally present in broccoli could help protect the gut from environmental and other toxins that can cause leaky gut, according to a new study.

16 October, 2017

Omega-3 linked to better gut health

Move over probiotics…getting more omega-3 as part of a healthy diet has been shown to improve the diversity of the gut microbiome too.

18 September, 2017

Add green peas to heal gut inflammation

Eating green peas – rich in fibre and antioxidants – could block several damaging effects of a high-fat diet including the development of inflammatory bowel disease.

4 August, 2017