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Rethinking probiotics: 3 strategies to protect your gut during antibiotics
wellbeing-body1 day ago

Rethinking probiotics: 3 strategies to protect your gut during antibiotics

Probiotic supplements aren’t proven to help during antibiotic courses and may slow gut recovery; most people’s microbiomes rebound after a course, though some antibiotics can cause lasting changes, and probiotics may help only in high‑risk cases to prevent C. difficile. The author endorses prudent antibiotic use and completing prescribed courses, plus three non‑probiotic strategies to bolster the microbiome during therapy.

via The Washington Post|
#antibiotics#diagnosis-and-treatment#gut-health
Repeatedly Reheating Coffee Might Upset Your Stomach
health20 days ago

Repeatedly Reheating Coffee Might Upset Your Stomach

Reheating brewed coffee several times shifts its chemistry, increasing bitterness and acidity as chlorogenic acids break down. For many, a single reheat is fine, but daily multiple reheats can aggravate reflux or dyspepsia. To keep your gut happier: drink fresh, avoid reheating more than once, use a tumbler to minimize heat cycling, and consider milder roasts or cold brew.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#acidity#chlorogenic-acids#coffee
Fight Chronic Inflammation With a Plant-Powered Diet and Gut Health
health25 days ago

Fight Chronic Inflammation With a Plant-Powered Diet and Gut Health

A rheumatology expert explains that chronic inflammation underpins many Western diseases and that a healthy gut microbiome is key. To support it, eat a diverse, high-fiber plant-rich diet (aim for 30 different plant types weekly) since fiber feeds gut bacteria that produce anti-inflammatory compounds. Minimize ultra-processed foods, but don’t demonize occasional animal products; overall, plants are the main anti-inflammatory strategy for health and longevity.

via HuffPost|
#anti-inflammatory-diet#chronic-inflammation#fiber
When Breakfast Becomes a Trigger: Inulin’s Role in IBS Symptoms
health25 days ago

When Breakfast Becomes a Trigger: Inulin’s Role in IBS Symptoms

A gastroenterologist links persistent IBS-like symptoms to a specific breakfast ingredient: added inulin (chicory root fiber) found in fortified cereals and yogurts. In sensitive guts, such fermentable fibers can cause gas, pain, and urgency. By removing inulin-filled breakfasts for two weeks and re‑challenging, patients often identify a clear trigger, leading to personalized, timed fiber strategies rather than demonizing fiber entirely. About two‑thirds of IBS-D patients improved after breakfast simplification, underscoring the need to tailor dietary changes to the individual.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#fiber#gut-health#health
Low-Cost Fiber Hack and Everyday Habits for a Healthier Gut
health29 days ago

Low-Cost Fiber Hack and Everyday Habits for a Healthier Gut

Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha says gut health improves with simple, affordable steps: eat more whole and fermented foods, cut alcohol and ultra-processed foods, and try psyllium husk fiber—two teaspoons daily—to meet fiber goals (about 21-25g daily for women and 30-38g for men) at a low cost, with a note to drink plenty of liquid to avoid constipation.

via Business Insider|
#fermented-foods#fiber#gut-health
Brewing up a gut-brain link: coffee may shift gut bacteria and mood
health1 month ago

Brewing up a gut-brain link: coffee may shift gut bacteria and mood

A small study of 62 participants found habitual coffee drinking alters gut microbiota and is associated with mood and cognitive effects: caffeinated coffee linked to lower anxiety and improved focus, while decaf correlated with better learning and episodic memory; non-caffeine components like polyphenols may drive these benefits. The study compared three-to-five cup daily drinkers to non-drinkers and relied on self-reported data, noting the results are limited by small sample size and potential dietary confounds. Findings were published in Nature Communications.

via New York Post|
#brain-health#coffee#gut-health
Prunes for Constipation: A Daily Dose and Why They Work
health1 month ago

Prunes for Constipation: A Daily Dose and Why They Work

Prunes are effective for constipation due to their blend of soluble and insoluble fiber plus sorbitol, which softens stools and draws water into the colon, and polyphenols that may boost gut motility. A common starting point is 4–6 prunes per day (or about 4 ounces of prune juice), with gradual increases and caution not to overdo it, as too much sorbitol can cause diarrhea. Beyond bowel relief, prunes provide potassium, vitamin K, antioxidants, and may support bone and brain health; unsweetened, additive-free prunes (California or French varieties) are best. To reach daily fiber goals (roughly 25–38 g), incorporate prunes into meals or snacks rather than relying on supplements.

via TODAY.com|
#constipation#fiber#gut-health
Midnight Munchies Tied to Worse Gut Health, Especially Under Stress
health1 month ago

Midnight Munchies Tied to Worse Gut Health, Especially Under Stress

New analyses of NHANES and the American Gut Project suggest adults who eat a substantial portion of daily calories after 9 p.m. and report high chronic stress are more likely to have constipation or diarrhea and show a less diverse gut microbiome; the study is not peer‑reviewed and shows correlation, not causation, but researchers say late‑night eating may worsen existing GI issues and recommend steadier meal patterns.

via Gizmodo|
#digestive-health#gut-health#health
health1 month ago

Golden Zone of Bowel Habits Linked to Health and Longevity

Researchers studied over 1,400 people and identified a 'golden zone' for bowel movement frequency—one to two times per day. Staying within this range may reflect gut health and lower risk of hidden health problems, while persistent deviations (too few or too many bowel movements) could signal health issues and potentially relate to longer life expectancy; the article cautions this is not medical advice and to consult a doctor with concerns.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#bowel-movement-frequency#chronic-disease-risk#gut-health
Chronic stress and everyday habits that accelerate ageing
health1 month ago

Chronic stress and everyday habits that accelerate ageing

A study highlighted in PNAS links chronic stress from a difficult social contact (a “hassler” in your circle) to about nine months of extra biological ageing, with faster cellular ageing. Additional common habits associated with ageing include irregular sleep schedules, poor gut health, doom-scrolling short videos, overly routine daily life, prolonged sitting, and negative self-talk—each impacting sleep, inflammation, and brain function. Experts suggest fostering supportive relationships, maintaining a regular sleep pattern, improving gut diversity through fiber and fermented foods, challenging the brain with new tasks, breaking up long sitting periods, and reframing negative thoughts to protect against age-related decline.

via The i Paper|
#ageing#gut-health#health