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Tag: prebiotics

Gut Microbiome

6 Ways to Improve Your Gut Microbiome

Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, but these bacteria are healthy and play a key role in keeping you in good health too. However, you need lifestyle habits that support microbiome health. Here are six gut-friendly habits you should know about. 

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Prebiotics

Can Prebiotics Help You Lose Weight?

Prebiotics are related to probiotics, but they aren’t the same thing. Ideally, you want both in your diet – but can they help you lose weight? Find out what science says about gut bacteria, prebiotics, and the impact prebiotic-rich foods have on body weight.

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Flu Vaccine

Can What You Eat Make the Flu Vaccine More Effective?

Influenza kills as many as half a million people each year. It’s a serious illness, especially for those younger than age 2 and over age 65. Your best defense is the influenza vaccine. The response to the flu vaccine varies from year to year and even between individuals. Can what you eat impact your response to the flu vaccine?

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Probiotics and Prebiotics

Probiotics Are Overhyped, What You May Need More of is Prebiotics

One of the more popular supplements that people take is probiotics. These gut-friendly bacteria play a role in gut and immune health based on preliminary research. Yet recent data suggest that probiotics may not be a good choice for everyone. In fact, prebiotics from dietary sources is a better alternative. Here’s why.

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