Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in digestion, immune function, nutrient absorption, and even mood regulation. Among the key players in maintaining this microbiome are prebiotics and probiotics. Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria found in certain foods, particularly fermented ones, that can help populate your gut with good microbes. Prebiotics, on the other […]
Food Additive Found In Candy, Gum Could Alter Digestive Cell Structure And Function
The ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is “significantly decreased” after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Researchers exposed a small intestinal […]