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Prebiotic for leaky gut

A clinical trial found that supplementation with a prebiotic reduced blood endotoxin level by 40% and reduced a cardiovascular risk marker.

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Leaky gut linked to alcohol craving
Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 14

Leaky gut linked to alcohol craving

Alcohol craving and mood disorders in heavy drinkers may be related to leaky gut and gut-derived toxins in their blood, a discovery that suggests an important role for probiotics and prebiotics.

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Probiotic shows promise for obesity and diabetes
Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 14

Probiotic shows promise for obesity and diabetes

Probiotics might be able to help improve your blood sugar and body weight, according to a new study showing that the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii reversed diabetes and obesity by improving gastrointestinal health and reducing inflammation.

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Chocolate stops gut toxins damaging your heart
Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 14

Chocolate stops gut toxins damaging your heart

New research has discovered that cocoa, the nutrient rich component of chocolate, might benefit your heart health by reducing the passage of toxins from your digestive system into your blood.

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