Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Polyphenols act as prebiotics by encouraging the growth of good gut bacteria and inhibiting harmful bacteria.Probiotics restore balance in the gut by ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that you do not recommend probiotics in healthy people. I am a 78-year-old male who, three years ago, underwent an esophagectomy to remove my esophagus and part of ...

Altitude sickness affects up to 75 percent of people who recreate at high elevations. Now, a new study suggests probiotics ...

A balanced gut affects more than just digestion - it influences everything from mood, metabolism and immunity. Dr Mrinalini ...

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The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the development of ...

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Disruption of the interaction between the gut microbiome and the host can contribute to ...

So, when it comes to supporting your overall health, few things are as important as taking care of your gut. And finding ...

Washington, D.C.—In recent years, scientists have learned that key beneficial infant gut bacteria Bifidobacterium infantis are disappearing from infants in high-resource areas such as the United ...

Researcher developed the Ecological Network Balance Index (ENBI), a stool-based tool that tracks gut microbe interactions. It ...

Dear Dr. Roach: You recently wrote that you do not recommend probiotics in healthy people. I am a 78-year-old male who, three years ago, underwent an esophagectomy to remove my esophagus and part of ...