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According to a report published in the European Journal of Nutrition three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people. The report describes how 16 grams of Cosucra’s native inulin led to increases in Bifidobacteria levels, and levels of calprotectin in feces, which is a marker …
The following article was written by Christine Bishara, MD who is the A4M member of the month, she practices preventive and personalized patient care, and believes in a proactive approach to healthcare. Dr. Bishara’s expertise is in integrative medical weight loss and gut health. While everyone focuses on a “cure-all” vaccine, why hasn’t anyone focused on …
Daily supplementation with Bifidobacterium, a probiotic, may help to reduce the risk of the common cold, among active adults. Probiotics, microorganisms that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines, have become of greater interest as certain studies suggest their utility in a number of gastrointestinal conditions. Allan W. Cripps, from Griffith …