Gut dysbiosis (when the bacteria in the gut are out of balance) has commonly been associated with aging and the afflictions of aging. Worldwide the implications of aging populations have become a major issue. Alzheimer’s Disease: 4 bacterial strains common to all participants with Alzheimer’s Disease have been isolated in a recent study on Japanese…
A new population study found daily supplementation with a prebiotic and probiotic supplement can reduce inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in patients with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with NAFLD. Prior research has shown prebiotics and probiotics having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. 75 individuals with NAFLD participated in this…
A new review finds growing evidence that probiotics may be useful tools against liver disease. However, certain exceptions do exist. Researchers found promise for liver cirrhosis (scaring of the liver due to long term damage) with probiotic supplementation only when the liver although severely scarred had enough healthy cells to perform all it functions adequately. …
A recent study found maternal supplementation with a Probiotic appears to be helpful in terms of baby length and weight at 12 months although it does not affect diarrhea incidence. Over 200 healthy women, at 24 weeks to 28 weeks into their pregnancy participated in this study and were randomly assigned to three groups. The…
A new study shows Probiotics significantly reduced cognitive reactivity to sad mood, which is a marker of vulnerability to depression and considered an important target for interventions. 20 healthy individuals with no current mood disorders participated in this 4 week triple-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, pre-and post-intervention assessment designed study. Participants in the study received either a…
A systematic review and meta-analysis, points to reductions in allergy and eczema risks in infants and toddlers. Data from over 400 studies which involved over 1 million people was utilized in this review and meta-analysis. Fish Oil supplements were taken by pregnant women beginning in the 20th week of pregnancy up until either the 3rd…
According to researchers taking probiotics during pregnancy and breast feeding may modify genes related to obesity in both the mother and their infants. 15 pregnant women participated in this double-blinded randomized controlled (RCT) pilot study. 7 of the women were randomly chosen to supplement with a Probiotic which contained 10 Billion of each Lactobacillus rhamnosus…
According to a new study, probiotics may improve cognitive function in humans. This is the first time research has shown supplementation of probiotics, friendly bacteria, may aid individuals with Alzheimer’s. 52 women and men between the ages of 60 and 95 with Alzheimer’s Disease participated in this randomized, double blind, controlled clinical trial. The study…
According to a new study, poor sleep quality was linked with composition of the gut microbiome and cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults. Low amounts of bacteria in the phyla Verrucomicrobia and Lentisphaerae, were associated with poor sleep quality as well as performance on specific cognitive tests. Stool samples were provided by study participants. Data…
A new meta analysis and review shows Probiotic supplementation containing various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to cause a small but statistically significant weight loss in overweight and obese individuals. 15 studies of Probiotic supplementation studies were reviewed. Larger reductions in body weight, BMI (body mass index) and fat percentages were seen in the…