Meditating Deeply May Change Gut Microbiome for the Better

A small comparative study shows that long-term, consistent deep meditation may help regulate the gut microbiome, helping lower the risk of both physical and mental illness. A group of Tibetan Buddhist monks’ gut microbes were discovered to be significantly different from those of their secular neighbors, and these differences have been associated with a lower…

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Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Decrease Small Intestine Nutrient Absorption

The ability of the small intestine to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is significantly decreased after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, suggests research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Researchers exposed a small intestinal cell culture…

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