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The gut health industry is booming. Fuelled by rapid advances in microbiome science, growing interest in preventative wellness, and a wave of investment across food, nutrition and therapeutics, the ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

If you have frequent digestive issues, it can be tricky to identify the culprit. While it’s possible that you just ate something that disagreed with you, there may also be something going on in your ...

A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led by researchers at Helmholtz Munich, with participation from Ludwig ...

Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s a powerful messenger. Here’s what it’s trying to tell you. Our gut speaks to us more than we realize. Whether it’s a bout of bloating after a heavy meal or a ...

For years, mental health was seen as something that started and ended in the brain. But an expanding field of research is revealing a key player in the story of our emotions: the gut. The trillions of ...

With new findings regarding the gut–brain axis, we’re closer to understanding just how connected we truly are on the insides. The gut and brain communicate through the vagus nerve, which is part of ...

The supplement industry is booming. A recent analysis found that by 2034, the dietary supplements market could reach upwards of $ 170 billion. Supplements that promote gut health are among the most ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...

You might think the best foods for gut health are obvious: sour sauerkraut, zingy kimchi and as much Greek yogurt as you can handle. But there’s more to eating for good gut health than fermented foods ...