Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) represent a class of tiny yet mighty molecules produced when beneficial bacteria in your gut ferment dietary fiber. These microscopic compounds, primarily acetate, ...

Feeding the gut acetate, paired with the right Bacteroides bacteria, led mice to shed fat without losing muscle. The combo pushed their metabolism into fat-burning mode, similar to fasting or a keto ...

Weight loss and gut health are closely connected, as a balanced gut microbiome supports better digestion, nutrient absorption, and metabolism. Besides eating three healthy meals, your snack choices ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

New studies reveal that the probiotic industry hid the critical ingredient: Prebiotic vegetables achieve 81% gut recovery compared to just 28% with supplements.

A healthy gut is about much more than proper digestion. Gut health boosts your immune system and contributes to heart and brain health. Gut health also plays a role in weight management. The key to a ...

Share on Pinterest A diet rich in protein could influence gut bacteria, research shows. Sophia Hsin/Getty Images The composition of the gut microbiome is being increasingly recognized as essential for ...

Modern science reveals the gut microbiome as a key determinant of metabolism, hunger, and body fat. An imbalanced gut can ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Bacteria in your gut is the reason for your struggles to lose weight, especially that ...

After antibiotic treatment, restoring gut health can take time, but incorporating specific foods can accelerate the process.

Practicing protein pacing — evenly spacing protein consumption throughout the day — and intermittent fasting — limiting eating to certain times — is better for gut health, weight loss, and metabolic ...

Scientists found that acetate plus Bacteroides bacteria in the gut cuts fat and liver mass by boosting sugar removal and fat burning in mice. (Nanowerk News) Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the ...