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Gut Microbiome

The community of microorganisms living in the gut

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Jan 16, 2026
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why does sourdough bread have a low GI?

Sourdough often produces a lower post-meal blood‑glucose response than conventionally yeasted breads because its long, bacterial‑driven fermentation changes starch chemistry and creates organic acids ...

Jan 15, 2026

Does ivermectin alter gut bacterial diversity or specific taxa in randomized controlled trials?

Randomized-controlled evidence on whether ivermectin alters gut bacterial diversity or specific taxa remains limited but mixed: controlled human-trial data are emerging that report taxonomic shifts af...