GUT MICROBIOME

This study tested whether a specific probiotic called INF108F could help breastfed infants with a food allergy that causes bloody stools and discomfort. Twenty infants received either the probiotic or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers checked if the probiotic changed the babi…

This small pilot study aimed to see if eating fermented vegetables, like sauerkraut or kimchi, changes the amount of good bacteria in the gut and is well-tolerated. Researchers enrolled 24 healthy adults to test this before planning a larger study with older participants. They me…

This study aimed to understand how healthy people's blood sugar responds to meals over time. Researchers tracked 1,189 UK adults using continuous glucose monitors for two weeks, collected stool samples, and had them eat a standard test meal. The goal was to learn how diet affects…

This small, completed pilot study explored whether taking a daily fiber supplement for 12 weeks could improve memory, mood, and gut bacteria in healthy adults aged 60-75. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to receive either the fiber blend or a placebo powder. The main goa…