MICROBIOTA

This study tested whether taking capsules containing healthy gut bacteria could help clear drug-resistant germs (including C. difficile) from the intestines of 42 hospitalized adults who needed at least 7 days of antibiotics. Participants received either the bacteria capsules or …

This study looked at whether adding probiotics (Bacillus Clausii) to standard mesalamine treatment helps people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. 70 adults in remission were split into groups: mesalamine alone, probiotics alone, or both. Researchers tracked disease activ…

This study looked at how the DASH diet changes gut bacteria compared to a standard American diet. Over 100 Black and white adults in Alabama ate either the DASH diet or a typical diet for 28 days. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes, bile acids, and inflammation to see i…

This study tested a postbiotic supplement in 76 healthy adults to see if it improves gut bacteria, digestion, stress, and other health markers. Participants took the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. The goal was to gather data on how the supplement affects the body, not to tr…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and help establish healthy gut bacteria in their newborns. 70 mothers and their babies took part. The researchers measured bacteria…

This study looked at how three different types of dietary fats affect inflammation, blood fats, blood sugar, and gut bacteria in 25 healthy adults aged 18-60. Participants ate special diets to see which fat source caused the least inflammation and best heart health markers. The g…

This small, completed study looked at the link between gut bacteria and frailty in 14 older adults. Participants collected stool samples at home and took part in a 12-month healthy aging education program. The goal was to see if changes in gut microbes relate to physical function…

This completed study looked at how taking probiotics during pregnancy might influence the bacteria in a newborn's gut. Researchers gave 14 pregnant women a daily probiotic tablet and compared their babies' gut bacteria to those whose mothers took no probiotics. They collected mil…