According to researchers, a type of dietary fibre called inulin, which is used in health supplements and have certain anti-inflammatory properties, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung and gut, as well as other parts of the body.
The researchers discovered that dietary inulin fiber change the metabolism of certain gut bacteria, which in turn triggers what scientists call type 2 inflammation in the gut and lungs.
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], October 19 (ANI): In industrialised countries, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterised by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming more common. While researchers have identified approximately 200 genetic tags linked to the disease, t
Alberta [Canada], October 14 (ANI): A recent study has revealed the role of dietary fiber and gut microbes in people with inflammatory bowel disease, a finding which could lead to personalized dietary guidelines.
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study.
England [UK], September 1 (ANI): A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study.
Columbia [US], August 3 (ANI): Compared to pregnant women without IBD, pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease and their unborn children suffer more risks and problems. These are the conclusions of a recent study which examined the outcomes of more than 8 million pregnancies.
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research, launched "IBD NutriCare App" for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients on the occassion of World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on Thursday.
Newcastle [UK], April 8 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours.
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): According to a new research, long term exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Tokyo [Japan], February 14 (ANI): Ulcerative colitis, the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract, also affects the innermost lining of the colon and rectum. It can be a debilitating condition and can sometimes lead to life-threaten