Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Gut Bacteria and Lack of Prebiotic Fibers
An accumulation of research is indicating that type 2 diabetes is linked to our gut bacteria and dysbiosis is associated with metabolic disease.
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Prebiotic in Wheat Bran Boosts and Feeds Gut Bifidobacteria
New research is showing that wheat bran contains a special prebiotic that feeds and boosts colonies of important probiotics in our guts, while decreasing gastrointestinal issues.
Powerful Prebiotic Found within Spruce Tree Bark
Research from Finland has confirmed that a compound from the bark of the Spruce tree and similar tree barks is a powerful and functional prebiotic that feeds our healthy gut bacteria.
Prebiotics Reduce Colds and Flu
Researchers from the University of Florida have found that supplementation with galactooligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic, resulted in fewer days of colds and flu, and less intestinal upset in general. The study enlisted 427 healthy university students, and they were given either placebo,...
