Tag: studies of gut microbiome
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Researchers Find Link Between IBS and Depression
A Tokyo University of Science study found that psychological stress and depression can contribute to IBS symptoms. That’s not surprising since the gastrointestinal system and mind are intricately connected via the gut-brain axis. Therefore, any mental distress will inevitably affect the body and vice-versa. The toxic amount of stress in today’s world contributes to numerous…
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Researchers Link Decreased Gut Microbiome to Everyday Chemicals
Scientists began studying the gut microbiome more extensively in recent years, and have found that household chemicals decrease diversity. A team of researchers discovered a reduction in beneficial fungi and bacteria in the guts of children exposed to harmful chemicals. This groundbreaking research was published on November 2, 2020, in Environmental Science and Technology Letters.…