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Live bacteria known as psychobiotics could have an impact on our mental state. Here’s what we know so far

As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be worthwhile to review the most read articles, with NAC, FDA kratom seizures, vitamin D benefits, and Elysium Health making the top 10.

Supplementation with a novel bacterium isolated from the human gut may counteract diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation, says a new study that creates “an incredible scientific opportunity”.

Inulin prebiotic shows anti-inflammatory potential in obese people: RCT Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial. Data published in the European Journal of Nutrition​ indicated that 16 grams per day of Cosucra’s native inulin led to increases in Bifidobacteria levels, as could be expected for this prebiotic. Of particular interest, however, was that levels of calprotectin in the feces decreased after inulin inta...