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Gut bugs inhibited by cholesterol

December 19, 2012
It has long been known that bugs that colonise the gastrointestinal tract of mammals influence their host's cholesterol metabolism. Now, changes in cholesterol metabolism induced by diet can also alter gut flora, say Jens Walter …

Type-2 diabetes – intestinal bacteria to blame!

September 28, 2012
According to scientists, your gut bugs can reveal whether you are suffering from the Type-2 diabetes. They fear that many could be suffering from Type-2 diabetes, whose numbers have globally gone up, without ever realising. The …

Digestive problems? Eat some pistachios!

April 27, 2012
Eating pistachio nuts may help the growth of potentially beneficial gut bugs and promote digestive health, says a new study. Pistachios are also an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper and manganese and a good source of …