Gut bacteria

Gut flora, or gut microbiota, or gastrointestinal microbiota, is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals, including insects.

Are you vegan? Load up on pickles, sauerkraut and more for your daily dose of probiotics

Many vegan foods that are loaded with probiotics. Here we list a few that you can easily incorporate into your diet.
Boost health of gut microbe to reduce severity of COVID-19 symptoms

Gut health influences our immunity, skin health, and more. But did you know it may have a link with COVID-19 infection? Boost the health of gut microbe naturally with these tips:
Gut microbiome imbalances influence the likelihood of ‘long Covid’

The gut microbiome may mediate the immune response to Covid-19, ramping up or tamping down inflammation while contributing to cytokine storms.
Gut bacteria may increase the risk of some breast cancers: Study

A new study has found that gut bacteria may promote some breast cancers. Here's what you need to know.
Eat these foods to keep your gut disease-free

There are a number of foods that can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and contribute to your overall health.
Gut reaction: How eating may activate immune reaction in your body

According to a new study, eating activates immune cells in the gut that protect against pathogens and preserve gut health. Read on to know more.
Your high blood pressure levels may be due to gut bacteria

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to and predict the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
A note for parents: It's important to rev up your kid's gut microbiome

While a new study establishes link between your child's behaviour and his gut microbiome, we tell you how improve his gut health.
Your gut bacteria can have an impact on your weight loss goals

Research suggests that there is link between your gut bacteria and the success of weight loss plans. Read on to know how.
Intestinal infection can lead to chronic symptoms: Here are ways to keep your gut healthy

If you have a healthy gut, you're less likely to experience damaging inflammation like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). So here are some ways to keep your gut healthy.
Gut health: breakfast food that are beneficial for your intestines

By now you know how important breakfast is for health. You must also know what breakfast foods can promote the growth of good bacteria in gut.
Antibiotics make lungs vulnerable to flu by killing gut bacteria

Without antibiotics, even common diseases can become potentially life threatening. But it has its drawbacks too. Experts say that it can increase our risk of flu by killing gut bacteria.
Health benefits of cheese you didn’t know about
Suffering from leaky gut condition? Follow these tips
Want to tackle inflammatory bowel disease? A low calorie-diet which mimics fasting can be beneficial

According to a new study, a fasting-mimicking diet can rebuild cells and tissues and be helpful for your gut. Read on to know more about this.
Use these 5 tips to strengthen your gut health

Switch to healthy ways of eating to enjoy a healthy gut.
Gut microbiome determines efficacy of anti-diabetes drugs, finds study

According to researchers, including one of Indian origin, bacteria that make up the gut microbiome might be responsible for the orally- administered drugs effectiveness for some people.
Over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes identified in gut bacteria

Scientists have identified over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human gut.
Researchers: Over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes in gut bacteria identified

Researchers have identified over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human gut, which is home to trillions of micro-organisms, mainly bacteria.
5 health benefits of kharvas or colostrum

Ever eaten kharvas or colostrum? Some of you may not even have heard of it! Read on to know what kharvas is and why you should make it a part of your regular diet.