Archive for August, 2011
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Gut microbiota different in lean and obese humans and mice
August 20th, 2011
posted by nubiome
A study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings discussed a finding where obese humans and mice had fewer Bacteriodes and more Firmicutes bacteria in their gut. The researchers recommended further research to determine if modifying the bacteria in the gut microbiota could be a way to treat overweight people.
The researchers indicated that certain combinations of bacteria can break food down in such a way that a person absorbs more nutrients and calories. This difference in bacteria and digestive efficiency could explain why some people can be obese while not overeating.
Sharp rise in consumer awareness of probiotics
August 20th, 2011
posted by nubiome
In March and April 2011, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) surveyed 1,000 adults and found that 81 percent of respondents were aware that probiotics could be beneficial to the digestive tract. This result is up from 2009 when around 72 percent of respondents said that they were aware that probiotics could be good for the digestive system.
