Microbiome

Resilience: How Your Gut Microbiome May Hold the Secret to Stress Relief and Mental Health Boosts

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Los Angeles, California – A groundbreaking study published in Nature Mental Health sheds light on the impact of the gut microbiome on mental health. Researchers at UCLA’s Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center have uncovered distinct biological signatures in the microbiomes of individuals who exhibit high resilience in the face of stress. This study marks a pivotal moment in the exploration of the brain-gut connection and its implications for mental well-being. Lead researcher Arpana Church emphasized the remarkable …

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Preservative in Food Linked to Gut Microbiome Damage, Study Finds

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CHICAGO, Illinois – A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has revealed potential harmful effects of a common preservative used in various food products. The preservative, called nisin, has been found to interact with the human gut microbiome, raising questions about its impact on our internal bacteria mix. Nisin is classified as a lantibiotic, a type of preservative that contains unusual amino acids affecting …

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