Our Mindful Gut: A Reconceptualization of Digestive HealthOur Mindful Gut: A Reconceptualization of Digestive Health

PsycCRITIQUES ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6262 (1010) ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Chaplin ◽  
Jazmin N. Mogavero
Keyword(s):  
Digestive Health

scholarly journals Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Bilberry and Walnut Leaves Powder on the Digestive Performances and Health of Tetra SL Laying Hens

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roua Gabriela Popescu ◽  
Sorina Nicoleta Voicu ◽  
Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru ◽  
Alina Ciceu ◽  
Sami Gharbia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Histological Analysis ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Intestinal Content ◽  
Final Concentration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Villus Height ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Walnut Leaves ◽  
Digestive Health

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of dietary inclusion of two additives at the final concentration of 0.5% bilberry (E1) and 1% walnut (E2) leaves powder in the basal diet on digestive health of hens. A total number of 90 Tetra SL hens were divided into two experimental groups (E1 and E2) and one control group (C) consisting of 30 hens each. After four weeks, 10 hens of each group were sacrificed and tissue samples and intestinal content were taken from the duodenum, jejunum, and cecum in order to perform histological, enzymatic, and microbiota analyses. In groups E1 and E2, the histological analysis showed a significant increase of villus height, resulting probably in increased absorption of nutrients in duodenum and jejunum. A decrease in the specific activity of alpha-amylase and trypsin in E1 and E2 for both duodenum and jejunum compared to the control one was also recorded. In addition, the maltase and invertase specific activity in duodenum increased, a tendency that was kept for maltase but not for invertase in jejunum. The cecal microbiota of E1 and E2 individuals was characterized by an increase of Firmicutes and Lactobacilli and a decrease of Enterobacteriaceae. In conclusion, our results indicate that bilberry and walnut leaves additives in feed may improve the health status of the poultry gastrointestinal tract.

Prebiotics and Probiotics in Digestive Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eamonn M.M. Quigley
Keyword(s):  
Digestive Health

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF IN VITRO METHODOLOGIES FOR INHIBITION OF PATHOGENIC BACTERIA BY POTENTIAL PROBIOTIC LACTOBACILLUS SPS; AN EVIDENCE FOR PRODUCTION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Prabhurajeshwar C. ◽  
Kelmani Chandrakanth R.
Keyword(s):  
Bile Salts ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Preliminary Screening ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Antimicrobial Substances ◽  
Live Bacteria ◽  
Digestive Health

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Probiotic products consist of specific strains of live bacteria that have potentially favorable health effects. A number of studies provide evidence that milk products with probiotics may be beneficial for digestive health and may improve various digestive problems. The purpose of the present study was to investigate <em>Lactobacillus</em> species with potential activities isolated from different cheese samples of local market.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total 42 lactic acid bacteria strains were isolated, fourteen (14/42) best <em>Lactobacillus</em> isolates were selected by preliminary screening as potential probiotics with antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. All the fourteen <em>Lactobacillus</em> isolates were then characterized <em>in vitro</em> for their probiotic features and antimicrobial activities against pathogens.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results noticed that all selected <em>Lactobacillus</em> isolates (CH3, CH4 and CH6) were screened and confirmed as <em>Lactobacillus. </em>The isolates were able to grow at different pH, NaCl and bile salts, also exhibited the best antimicrobial activities against pathogens. All the isolates were susceptible to antibiotics used and isolates were also revealed the noticeable aggregation and hydrophobicity studies.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Selected <em>Lactobacillus </em>isolates were considered as ideal, effective probiotic bacteria. Thus, they could be examined further and contribute to preventing and controlling several infections associated with intestine and for human health benefits.</p>

scholarly journals Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An interview with Dr. John Marshall

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Sadaf Arbab-Tafti ◽  
Joseph Di Michele
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Academic Medicine ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Full Member ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Chronic Disorders ◽  
Digestive Health ◽  
John Marshall

Dr. John Marshall is a Professor of Medicine, a Full Member of the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, and Head of Clinical Research for the Division of Gastroenterology at McMaster University. He is also Chief of Service for Gastroenterology at Hamilton Health Sciences. Dr. Marshall’s clinical and research interests include Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a group of chronic disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. We were able to speak with Dr. Marshall about his clinical and research experiences with IBD and his advice for interested trainees who want to pursue a career in academic medicine.

Digestive Health

2012 ◽  
pp. 63-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henna Röytiö ◽  
Kirsti Tiihonen ◽  
Arthur C. Ouwehand
Keyword(s):  
Digestive Health
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