Artificial sweeteners once seemed like the holy grail, only to disappoint many with the news of their -harmful effects on the gut. Then came stevia, the -natural extract of a plant- with a sweetness of 200-300 times that of sucrose. People rejoiced! they could have sweet things without sugar and without chemical sweeteners. This seemingly safer alternative has grown in popularity over recent years,...
What defines a personality? Most of us think it's located in the brain, but the source may be bigger than that. At least to some extent. According to the latest research, who we are, our personalities, specific traits and even our quirks, could all be the product of microbes in our gut flora. The Gut-Brain in Our Bodies - The human body serves as a home for trillions of microbes, according to Science...