A bacterium from kimchi, *Leuconostoc mesenteroides* CBA3656, may help remove nanoplastics from the body by binding to them in the intestine, as shown in lab and mouse studies.
Research indicates that bacteria in artisan cheeses, which contribute to their flavor, may also offer surprising benefits for gut health, including probiotic effects and anti-inflammatory compounds.
New research indicates that when dietary fiber is low, gut microbes may consume the gut's protective lining, and indigestible plant proteins also play a key role in shaping microbial metabolism and metabolite production.
A clinical trial found that a daily prebiotic fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain, improved grip strength, and decreased pain sensitivity, suggesting a gut-muscle-pain connection.
MIT researchers found that the amino acid cysteine helps the gut heal itself in mice by activating immune cells that boost intestinal stem cell regeneration.
A probiotic from kimchi may help the body flush out nanoplastics by binding to them in the intestine, according to South Korean scientists.
New research shows coffee, both caffeinated and decaffeinated, positively impacts the gut microbiome, mood, and cognitive functions.