11 of TikTok’s Silliest ‘Gut Health’ Trends
Screenshot: thatnextlevelgirl/TikTok It’s true that a diverse diet with plenty of plant foods is probably better for your gut than a crappy diet—but not for any game-changing, gut-specific reason. Your…
The microbiome: How gut bacteria regulate our health
Our bodies contain almost as many microbial cells as human cells. This community of organisms is called the microbiome, and we are increasingly learning what a huge role they play…
Coating our gut walls with glue could treat lactose intolerance
By Alice Klein Intestinal tissue from pigs without (left) and with (right) a synthetic coatingJunwei Li, MIT A synthetic glue that sticks to the inside of the small intestine could…
Boosting gut microbes helps protect mice against Alzheimer’s disease
By Alice Klein The food we eat might boost beneficial gut bacteria and lower the risk of Alzheimer’sWeyo / Alamy A supplement that nourishes “good” bacteria in the gut seems…
Alzheimer’s disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain
By Alice Klein A model of beta-amyloidALFRED PASIEKA / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by the abnormal build-up of a protein in the gut that gradually spreads…
Eating seaweed can genetically modify the bacteria in our guts
By Michael Le Page Seaweed contains fibres we normally can’t digestAmarita/Getty Images Eating seaweed can genetically alter the bacteria in your gut as they can acquire genes from marine bacteria…