New Research on Genetic Link to Gut Bacteria
Razi Berry Our gut microbiome — the ever-changing “rainforest” of bacteria living in our intestines — is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, most studies show. But a University of Notre Dame study has found a much greater genetic component at play than was once known. In […]
Older Adults Don’t Need More Protein To Build Strength
Razi Berry A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more than consuming a moderate amount of protein while training. The intervention involved a standard strength-training protocol with sessions three times per week. None of the participants had previous weightlifting […]
Gut Microbes Give Anticancer Treatments A Boost
(NaturalPath) According to a study published online in Science Magazine, having the ideal microbiome can help with anticancer treatments. A new cancer treatment uses what is called “checkpoint inhibitors” and are having impressive results. Unfortunately, according to two mice studies, this treatment isn’t as effective if the individual doesn’t have the correct bacteria in their gut. […]