MICROBIOTA

This study tested whether taking capsules containing healthy gut bacteria could help clear drug-resistant germs from the intestines of patients on long-term antibiotics. 42 hospitalized adults received either the bacteria capsules or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the ger…

This study looked at whether probiotics (good bacteria) can help people with ulcerative colitis stay in remission. Researchers followed 70 adults in Egypt for one year, checking their disease activity, body weight, and gut bacteria. The goal was to see if changing the gut microbi…

This study looked at how two different diets affect the gut bacteria of healthy Black and white adults in Alabama. For 28 days, participants ate either the DASH diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy) or a standard American diet. Researchers measured changes in gut b…

This study looked at the link between gut bacteria and frailty in 14 older adults (65+) who were frail or pre-frail. Participants joined a 12-month healthy aging education program. Researchers collected stool samples to analyze gut bacteria and measured frailty, physical function…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and in their baby's gut. 70 mothers and their newborns took part. Researchers measured bacteria levels in milk and baby stool samples before a…

This study looked at where a newborn's gut bacteria come from and whether giving probiotics to the mother changes it. Researchers followed 30 first-time mothers and their babies for 6 months, collecting milk and stool samples. They found that the gut bacteria in babies can be tra…

This study looked at whether a postbiotic supplement can improve markers of gut, heart, and immune health in 76 healthy adults aged 18 to 65. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, fatty acids, stress hormon…

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 a special diet to see which fat source caused the least inflammation and best heart health markers. The …