A healthy diet is the key to a healthy body, and it starts with a balanced gut microbiota. A...
Fermented food
Yogurt is a milk product obtained by fermentation of milk specific micro-organisms, which shall be viable, active and abundant in the product Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus & Streptococcus thermophiles. There are a lot of varieties of yogurt on the market, depending of their manufacturing procedure and ingredients, added to plain yogurt before or after fermentation. The type of milk used (skimmed, semi-skimmed or whole), and eventually the addition of cream, will determine the final fat content of yogurt.
Dairy could help fighting malnutrition in developing countries
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Is there a link between physical activity and microbiota?
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Stress, anxiety, psyche and microbiota
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The gut microbiota during life course
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Can yogurt contribute to a long and healthy life?
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The first years of gut microbiota
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Gut microbiota: unique, irreplaceable and fundamental
Science tells us that the gastrointestinal tract is the “most densely populated” district...
Human gut microbiota: meet the bacteria
The human gut microbiota is a huge topic of interest and research. But what are we really talking...
Overcoming acne: probiotics show promise
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