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Probiotics show promise in protecting bones

January 23, 2019 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

A clinical trial in older women finds that taking a daily probiotic supplement slows bone loss.Probiotics are live microorganisms that may offer a health benefit when taken in adequate amounts. Be it from fermented foods such as yoghurt or from a commercial supplement, there is a lot of consumer interest in them.The clinical evidence for probiotics places treatment of … [Read more...] about Probiotics show promise in protecting bones

How gut bacteria control your weight

September 26, 2017 by Tim Crowe 17 Comments

Gut microbes body weight

The gut microbiota is the hottest of hot research fields today. The microbes that inhabit our intestine are more than passive freeloaders living off the food we eat. With a thriving mix of beneficial bacteria, our gut microbiome can keep us healthy.Immunity, mental health, diabetes and even body weight make up the fascinating areas covered in the ever-growing research field … [Read more...] about How gut bacteria control your weight

Probiotics show promise in managing radiotherapy side-effects

August 21, 2013 by Tim Crowe 2 Comments

probiotics radiotherapy

Bowel problems are a common side-effect from cancer radiotherapy targeted to the abdomen region. Probiotic supplements appear to have a favourable benefit in lessening these problems.Radiotherapy is an effective treatment for certain types of cancers, but like any cancer treatment, it is not without its side effects.Depending on what part of the body is being targeted … [Read more...] about Probiotics show promise in managing radiotherapy side-effects

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