Search results for probiotics

“However, the adverse side effects of the antibiotics were reversed with probiotics or by exercise on a wheel.”

“This effect has also been demonstrated in humans to some degree: >Mayer scanned both groups' brains before and after treatment, while showing them photos of people with emotional facial expressions such as anger or fear. > The women who drank probiotics showed a reduced brain response to the faces, compared with the women who weren't given probiotics.”

“Mice with ulcerative colitis that were given small amounts of vinegar in their drinking water had significantly decreased inflammatory markers and increased different strains of probiotic bacteria.”

“FTA: > Yogurt containing probiotic bacteria successfully protected children and pregnant women against heavy metal exposure in a recent study. Canadian and Tanzanian researchers created and distributed a special yogurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacteria and observed the outcomes against a control group.”

“It's important to note that more than 50 percent of participants in the study had a post-graduate degree, which could skew these results. Future studies in larger and more diverse populations are needed to better understand the effects of probiotics on the brain.”

“This review summarizes recent research investigating the effects of probiotics on the MGBA and their potential role in managing neuropsychiatric disorders.”

“Here’s an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. An abundance of evidence points to robust links between the gut microbiota and muscle mass and strength. This review describes these mechanisms and presents strategies for mitigating muscle loss in aging, including dietary fiber intake, pre- and probiotic intake, and exercise.”

“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”