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.