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Gut Microbiome & Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study published earlier this week in Scientific Reports, researchers indicate that low amounts of beneficial bacteria or a dysbiosis in the gut microbiome may have a direct association with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is not a new revelation, however, it is good to see more of this information in the medical…

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July 9, 2016
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‘Gluten-Free’ Probiotics Often Contain Gluten

Many probiotic supplements contain small amounts of gluten, but whether such traces are harmful for people who can’t eat gluten is still unknown, a new study finds. The researchers tested 22 popular probiotic supplements, most of which were labeled as “gluten free.” More than half of these products (55 percent) had detectable levels of gluten,…

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May 26, 2015
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Probiotics May Suppress H. pylori Infection and Reduce Gastritis

Probiotics May Suppress H. pylori Infection and Reduce Gastritis A study published in November 2014 states that lactic acid bacteria suppress the viability of Helicobacter pylori and may decrease the occurrence of gastritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that H. pyloriis the main cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. The…

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February 17, 2015