Probiotics Research Update: Glucose Control, Obesity Prevention & Ulcer Remedy
The recent explosion in human microbiome research and its increasing coverage in the media, has made “probiotics” a household word. While many people understand that beneficial bacteria are a crucial component of digestive health, scientists continue to uncover the myriad ways in which probiotics promote good health far beyond the GI tract.
Following are reviews of some of the latest probiotics studies highlighting the roles that gut flora play in regulating blood sugar levels, influencing obesity, and combating H. pylori infection.