The Mediterranean diet is rich in two sources of fiber. Your body processes soluble fiber into a healthful gel in the gut; ...

What good bacteria are in my gut and how can I get more of them? Trillions of bacteria live throughout our digestive system, ...

Fermented foods are incredible for overall gut health. Foods with active fermentation include kanji, dosa, and idli.

A new study shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors called GPCRs, potentially rendering these important drugs less effective.

Let’s face it — the thought of trillions of bacteria partying inside your intestines isn’t exactly dinner table conversation. But what if I told you these microscopic roommates might be ...

What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

Did you know that your daily glass of milk could be shaping your gut microbiome in ways both beneficial and potentially harmful? With increasing research on the influence of diet on the gut ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these ...

We know that eating lots of fruit, vegetables and fermented foods are good for our gut, but what foods should we avoid for optimal gut health? Science is constantly learning more about how the gut ...

FLORENCE — Imagine a busy city with crowded streets and lots of different people moving around. On a microscopic level, this is what the community of microbes in your large intestine might look ...