Ephi Lu

Gut Microbiota Composition

Gut microbiota composition refers to the specific types and proportions of microorganisms that comprise the community in the gut. The composition can vary from…

Gut Microbiota Diversity

Gut microbiota diversity refers to the variety of different microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, present in the gastrointestinal tract. A diverse…

Gut Microbiota

Gut microbiota is a complex community of microorganisms residing in the digestive tract. It plays a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function,…

Gut or intestinal lumen

The gut lumen is the hollow interior space inside the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), starting from the mouth and extending to the anus. It is…

Gut peptides

Gut peptides are small protein-like molecules released by the gut and are structurally composed of 36 amino acids. Gut peptides exert biological effects on…

Gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT)

Gut-associated lymphoid tissues are the gut’s largest mass of lymphoid tissues and immune cells (such as B and T-cells, neutrophils, mast cells, macrophages, and…

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…