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Probiotic hope for coeliac disease

This test tube study suggests the possibility that manipulating the balance of intestinal bacteria by taking probiotics – such as bifidobacteria – and prebiotics may improve the quality of life for those with coeliac disease and other autoimmune diseases. For … Continue reading

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Diabetes may involve an imbalance of gut bacteria

It is becoming ever more clear that the human intestinal microbiota impacts markedly on the health of its host, and gathering evidence suggests a clear link between human gut bacteriology and metabolic syndrome and other related disorders. Previous research had … Continue reading

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Gut bacteria play a crucial role in food intolerance

Medicine still has no ready solution for the problem of food intolerance and, in general, doctors have shown little interest in finding one. In the absence of medical help and with no test for the condition, most patients are left … Continue reading

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