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Gut-brain axis and athletic performance

The gut-brain axis has become a fascinating area of research in recent years, and its role in physical exercise is becoming increasingly evident Article Highlights Exercise significantly impacts gut microbiota composition, promoting diversity and beneficial bacteria Healthy gut microbiome enhances nutrient absorption, recovery, and stress response in athletes Gut microbes influence cognitive function, focus, and …

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How exercise influences and optimizes the gut microbiome

Exercise benefits your gut health by promoting a diverse and balanced gut microbiome. Regular workouts support beneficial bacteria, leading to positive changes in the gut for overall well-being Article Highlights Regular exercise induces favorable changes in gut bacterial composition, increasing gut microbial diversity Different forms of exercise, such as endurance and resistance training each have …

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Intestinal permeability: Beneficial process or leaky gut?

The most common aspect of post-infectious IBS is a persistent increase in intestinal tight junctions (“leaky gut”) Article Highlights The evolutionary beneficial role of increased intestinal permeability during infection. Factors that disrupt intestinal barrier integrity, leading to leaky gut The connection between persistent intestinal permeability and post-infectious IBS Reasons behind incomplete restoration of intestinal permeability …

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Understanding IBS and Gluten Sensitivity

Discover the link between IBS, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. The potential role of Pseudomonas in causing gluten-related irritable bowel syndrome Are you one of the millions suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and have yet to find relief? Discover the potentially game-changing role of a certain bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in causing or exacerbating IBS …

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Breast milk and bacteria: Upgrading the infant microbiome

Breast milk and bacteria Upgrading the infant microbiome Baby and mom exchange gut bacteria through breast milk and saliva. This dynamic dance introduces beneficial microorganisms and prebiotics, fueling the early-life microbiome. Article Highlights Breast milk contains diverse beneficial bacteria that shape the infant microbiome, supporting overall health and wellness Breastfeeding reduces the risk of allergies, …

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The relationship between pregnancy, breastfeeding and gallbladder surgery

Why women are more prone to gallstones and gallbladder surgery Gallstones are a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They are small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located just below the liver. While anyone can develop gallstones, certain factors increase the risk, including being female, being over the …

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BDNF as a master regulator of cognitive function

How simple daily activities compromise BDNF expression and cause functional symptoms like chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, fibromyalgia, reduced cognitive function, and even depression.  BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is a protein that is essential for the development and function of neurons in the brain. It is a member of the neurotrophin family of proteins, which …

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