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Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye has the potential to aggravate existing conditions like IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. A study using experimental animal models of IBD demonstrated how prolonged exposure caused significant harm to gut health while increasing inflammation levels in animal models of IBD. Dye may directly disrupt gut barrier function …
Studies show that older adults taking antibiotics regularly are at increased risk of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, particularly those for intestinal infections. The highest risk occurs two to two years post-antibiotic usage. Environmental factors could be the source of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. At present, over 7 million people worldwide are living with this condition …
Study findings indicate that people who frequently utilize laxatives – an often-prescribed constipation treatment – could face a 50% greater dementia risk compared to individuals who do not regularly utilize these laxatives. Researchers also discovered that those who used only osmotic laxatives, which soften stool by drawing water to the colon and softening stool through …
Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure through South American rainforests? Acai palm trees stand proudly, boasting their colorful little purple berries known as acai berries and offering up fun photo opps of their colorful beauty! These tasty treats have quickly become extremely popular, and for good reason! Packed full of antioxidants and offering many …
Studies indicate that carboxymethylcellulose, a commonly used food additive, alters the intestinal environments of healthy individuals by disturbing beneficial bacteria populations and nutritional levels. These findings demonstrate a need for further studies on its long-term impacts on health. Carboxymethylcellulose, also known as an emulsifier, is an increasingly used food additive used to increase shelf life …
Research indicates that individuals who experience sleep issues could be at a greater risk for stroke. Sleep problems included poor quality rest, sleeping too little or too much, taking long naps during the daytime, sleep apnea, snorting and snoring issues as well. Individuals with five or more sleep issues had an even higher stroke risk. …
After conducting an exhaustive review of evidence, researchers have advised limiting added sugar consumption to about six teaspoons daily and restricting sugar-sweetened beverages to no more than one weekly serving. Substantial correlations were identified between sugar consumption and 45 adverse health outcomes, including depression, cancers, obesity, diabetes, asthma, heart disease and death. As it’s well-known …
A Mediterranean diet rich in polyphenols significantly improved proximal aortic stiffness, an indicator of increased cardiovascular risk and vascular aging marker. Researchers conducted the large-scale DIRECT PLUS clinical trial and compared a green Mediterranean diet with standard Mediterranean and recommended healthy dietary control diets, respectively. Studies revealed that following a green Mediterranean diet led to …
American Heart Association released a statement noting several popular eating patterns as being high for heart health; some, however, contradict AHA dietary guidelines and were therefore not classified as being healthy options. Recent years have witnessed an explosion of various eating patterns and social media misinformation that adds further confusion about heart-healthy diets. Cardiometabolic health …
Research indicates that talking on mobile phones for at least half an hour each week for at least six months increases high blood pressure risk by 12% compared to conversations lasting under half an hour. Studies suggest that it’s the amount of minutes spent talking on mobile devices that has an effect on heart health, …
