This article was reviewed based on Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified trusted source correct OK! Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain To restore intestinal balance they’re sure they don’t have, some people are turning to probiotics. But what exactly are probiotics? They work? How do you know if you need it? We posed these questions and more to Columbia gastroenterologist Daniel Freedberg, MD, who studies probiotics and their effectiveness. What are Probiotics? Probiotics are “good” bacteria taken…
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Unpacking the Nutritional Profiles of New Age Plant-Based Foods: Are They Really Healthier?
In a recent study published in International food researchresearchers explore nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier plant-based foods: fortification, digestion and bioavailability. Image Credit: marilyn bum/Shutterstock.com Is a plant-based diet better? Consumers are increasingly adopting plant-based diets due to concerns about the environmental, health and ethical effects of animal-based foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Foods of animal origin have a negative impact on the environment due to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, deforestation, pollution and biodiversity loss. While…
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