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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's: Is 21st century living to blame?
It is not clear why some people develop inflammatory bowel disorders and some don't. Research now shows that our lifestyle plays a significant part.
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BroccoMax by Jarrow Formulas, Myrosinase Activated, 60 Veggie Caps
BroccoMax has been demonstrated in vitro to yield approximately 8 mg of sulforaphane per DR capsule containing 30 mg of SGS. BroccoMax broccoli seed extract is manufactured using a patented process that preservesmyrosinase, the enzyme in broccoli that metabolizes SGS (Sulforaphane Glucosinolate, a.k.a. glucoraphanin) in the small intestine into sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a potent inducer of Phase 2 detoxifying liver enzymes and helps protect cellular DNA as well as promotes healthy cell replication and liver health.
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Is irritable bowel syndrome a low-grade inflammatory bowel disease?
Previous gastroenteritis has been identified as the most important risk factor for IBS, and several studies reported that a substantial proportion of patients with gastrointestinal infection develops IBS symptoms,which can persist for several years.
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Quest Diagnostics : How IBSDetex™ Works – Testing for IBS
Information about the innovative IBSdetex test offered through Quest Diagnostics to help in diagnosing IBS. Learn more.
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The giant panda is herbivore but has the gut microbiota of a carnivore
However, despite his exclusively herbivorous diet, surprisingly the giant panda has a typical carnivorous gastrointestinal tract, anatomically similar to dog, cat or raccoon, with a simple stomach, a degenerated caecum and a very short colo
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What Does the Appendix Do, Anyway?
The appendix protects against recurrent infection by Clostridium difficile (C difficile) and possibly other pathogenic bacteria, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology.
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High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms: Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics
A high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could fight harmful inflammation -- a major discovery for patients suffering from Crohn's disease, research indicates. Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel syndrome, causes debilitating intestinal swelling, cramping, and diarrhea. The disease affects half a million people in the United States, but its cause is yet unclear.
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Exhausted immune cells linked to irritable bowel syndrome
A specific type of irritable bowel syndrome is associated with exhaustion of the immune system in patients, researchers have discovered for the first time.
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Gut Bacteria and IBS
There is now evidence to support the idea that disturbances in the bacteria that populate the intestine may have a role in at least some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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Irritable bowel syndrome: Is it “irritable brain” or “irritable bowel”?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been recognized as one of the most common and best studied disorders among the group of functional gastrointestinal disorders. ...
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Moving Parasites in the Colon
There are several of these. Here is a nice,creepy one.
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First-ever autonomously controlled 'capsule robot' explores colon
"Not only is the capsule robot able to actively maneuver through the GI tract to perform diagnostics, it is also able to perform therapeutic maneuvers, such as biopsies of tissue or polyp removal".
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New Evidence Reveals Impact of Fecal Transplantation upon Gut Flora and Digestive Health
Small Study of IBS Patients Suggests Symptom Improvement with Fecal Microbiota Transplant
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Intestinal worms 'talk' to gut bacteria to boost immune system.
Researchers have discovered how intestinal worm infections cross-talk with gut bacteria to help the immune system!
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Got Gut Problems? Smoke Some Weed and Eat Spicy Food
Might seem counterintuitive, but it works.
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NuSI launches groundbreaking clinical study to halt nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children
Nutrition Science Initiative has launched the first-ever randomized, controlled clinical trial to determine whether removing added sugars from the diet can halt or even reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children.
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Gut microbiome contributes to Parkinson's, study suggests
For the first time, researchers have discovered an association between the population of the microbes in the gut and Parkinson's disease.
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The high price of antibiotic use: can our guts ever fully recover?
If you need to take antibiotics and are looking for ways to reduce the side effects, please see this article. Maintaining proper balance of healthy gut flora is a crucial yet widely misunderstood c…
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Colorectal cancer doubles in Gen-Xers, millennials
At 27, Stacey Betancourt had no reason to suspect she had cancer. But she is part of a new generation at exceptionally high risk of colon cancer.
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The gut microbiome in health and in disease
Recent technological advancements and expanded efforts have led to a tremendous growth in the collective knowledge of the human microbiome. This review will highlight some of the important recent findings in this area of research.Studies have described ...
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