Meet the coffee-loving gut bacteria: ZOE study
ZOE’s team of researchers recently unveiled a groundbreaking study on the beloved beverage, coffee. Through an analysis of data from over 22,000 individuals, they uncovered a fascinating connection between coffee consumption and the gut microbiome. The study, published in the prestigious journal Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how gut bacteria...
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Gut Bacteria Benefits: How to Improve Digestive Health From Within
A lot of someone’s health can be traced to the gut — specifically gut bacteria.
In the 1670s, scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek first discovered the complex world of bacteria. At the time, he defined it as “free-living and parasitic microscopic protists, sperm cells, blood cells, microscopic nematodes and rotifers,” according...
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Do Gut Bacteria Influence Cholesterol Levels?
Cholesterol is essential for your body, as it is present in every cell membrane and performs various functions. However, high levels of certain types of cholesterol can increase the risk of heart problems. Low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol, is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, while high-density lipoprotein,...
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