GUT MICROBIOME

This study tested a probiotic called INF108F in 20 breastfed infants with a food allergy that causes bloody stools. The goal was to see if the probiotic could improve the balance of gut bacteria and reduce symptoms like reflux and fussiness. While the study is complete, results a…

This study looked at whether eating maize that is naturally higher in zinc can improve zinc levels, reduce inflammation, and improve gut health in 60 mothers and children in Guatemala. Participants ate the special maize for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if this food-based approach…

This study looked at whether eating plant-based fibers (prebiotics) for a while can improve memory, attention, mood, and gut health in healthy adults aged 60 to 75. Fifty participants took either a fiber supplement or a placebo, and researchers measured their thinking skills, anx…

This study looked at how healthy adults' blood sugar changes with diet and gut health. About 1,189 participants wore a continuous glucose monitor for 14 days, gave stool samples, and ate a standard test meal. The goal was to learn how accurate these monitors are and how diet and …

This small pilot study aimed to see how eating fermented vegetables affects gut bacteria and digestive comfort in healthy adults. Researchers enrolled 24 participants to measure changes in specific bacteria and track symptoms like bloating. The results will help design a larger f…