Category Intestine

The health benefits of beetroot are hard to beat. Beetroot is the superfood at all. Nevertheless, the red vegetables still have a secondary role in the preparation of dishes. "When it comes to comparing healthy foods, the beet can hardly be beaten," emphasizes the renowned nutrition expert Anya Guy from the Mayo Clinic.

Bowel sounds are uncomfortable. If the intestines are bubbling, gurgling or groaning, then those who are present also hear it - sometimes from several meters away. But how do these tones come about? What happens in the intestine? The gastrointestinal tract looks like a sagging bagpipe, the loops of the large and small intestine are attached to the gastric sac.

Widespread additive is much more dangerous than previously thought! Additive E171 (titanium dioxide) is often found in processed foods. Food additives are used, for example, to create a special consistency, to change the color or to extend the shelf life.

How coffee affects the intestines Whoever drinks coffee regularly knows the effect: after the morning cup of coffee, the quiet place is first sought out. But is it really coffee that sets our digestion in motion? A recent study looked at this question, and a Texas research team recently investigated whether coffee actually has an effect on the gut.

Relationship between modern nutrition and lifestyle diseases Are we sick? A Kiel research team is using a new hypothesis to question the entire modern diet. The researchers blame the constant oversupply of food for many chronic intestinal inflammations, which have increased suddenly since the end of the Second World War.

How to help the intestine after taking antibiotics Our intestinal microbiome (intestinal flora) consists of billions of useful bacteria. Numerous current research is increasingly making it clear that this microbiome plays a crucial role in human health. Antibiotics are used against numerous bacterial diseases.

Can probiotics have a negative effect on bacteria in the intestine? Probiotics have long been known to have a positive effect on the bacteria in our intestines. However, researchers have now found that probiotics in the intestine can also cause bacteria found there to function less effectively or even turn completely against their host.

Inflammatory bowel diseases are a widespread clinical picture. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are among the most widespread chronic diseases today. In Europe alone, three million people are affected. Most ill patients suffer from ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Study: Insulin resistance increases the risk of colorectal cancerGerman metabolism researchers recently uncovered the connection between insulin resistance and colorectal cancer, explaining why obesity can trigger cancer. During their study work, the team discovered a previously unknown mode of action of insulin.

Colorectal cancer screening can be so easy An American research team is recommending a new method for the early detection of colorectal cancer. The test can be done easily at home and does not require a medical exam or colonoscopy, which many people like to avoid. A current study shows that colon cancer can be identified with 80 percent probability using a simple stool sample.

Are we getting sick from cow's milk and beef? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is currently warning of a newly discovered pathogen that is very common in cow's milk and beef products. Researchers found several connections between the so-called BMMF pathogens from milk and meat from cattle and the occurrence of colon cancer and breast cancer.

Expert: All diseases of civilization can be treated via the intestinal flora A research team from several German universities examined the role of the intestinal fungus Candida albicans. As the latest findings show, the fungus plays a far greater role for our entire immune system than previously thought.

How television affects the risk of colon cancer Many people spend a large part of their free time sitting in front of the television. Too little exercise and permanent sitting are not good for your health. Doctors have now found that sitting in front of the television and sitting in general contributes to an increase in the risk of colon cancer.

Protection mechanism discovered: How the immune system protects against colorectal cancer Again and again it is pointed out how important it is to strengthen its immune system. A healthy immune system can ward off pathogens and prevent diseases. It can protect against even the most serious diseases like colon cancer.

Filter function discovered: Stomach specifically enriches and removes microorganisms Previously, science assumed that stomach acid killed almost all microorganisms. But that is obviously not the case. A study has now shown that the stomach specifically accumulates and depletes microorganisms and releases them to the intestine in a filtered manner.

Stress in the gut microbiota promotes tumor growth Cell stress combined with changes in the gut flora drives tumor growth in the large intestine. A German research team comes to this unexpected result when examining intestinal bacteria. This finding is completely new. So far, scientists have assumed that intestinal bacteria in combination with cell stress are only involved in the development of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Experts investigate the use of probiotics An investigation showed that taking probiotics does not seem to be recommended for everyone. Probiotics are actually widely advertised as a cure for various types of indigestion, but experts claim that antibiotics-related probiotics can also cause very serious bowel disorders.