Understanding Dietary fiber: Soluble vs. Insoluble
Most of us may have heard that it is good to eat foods that are rich in fiber. Why so? It supports the gut and overall health, influencing weight management, immunity, metabolic function, and even autoimmune conditions like inflammatory bowel disease . Fibers are of two main types: soluble and insoluble, each with distinct roles […]
How Prebiotic Fiber Supports a Healthy Gut Microbiome
It is interesting to note that our gut has its own universe. This cosmos is called the gut microbiome, and it contains microorganisms that contribute to and support our overall health. A disrupted microbiome may lead to several health problems. Thus, balance is important. What, then, drives this microbiome? A major player is prebiotic dietary […]
Fueling Your Gut: The Power of Short-Chain Fatty Acids for Digestive Health
Did you know that our overall health is largely determined by the condition of our gut? The gut is a dynamic ecosystem containing trillions of microbes, collectively known as the gut microbiome or microbiota. The gut microbiota ferments the ingested non-digestible substrate like dietary fibres that results in the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) […]
Unveiling Gut Health: The Significance of Supplements
One cannot stress enough the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. In recent years, the spotlight has rightly been placed on gut health and how supplementation can further enhance it. Gut health forms the foundation of overall well-being, influencing everything right from digestion to mood. Fascinating right? Let’s understand more about gut health and supplements’ […]
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: Understanding the Difference
There’s a popular quote by Hippocrates: “All diseases begin in the gut.” It may sound like an exaggeration, but it is quite true. Trillions of microorganisms reside in our gut, creating a microbiome known as the gut microbiome. Some of these are ‘rogue’ while some are ‘good’; and together, they are responsible in many ways […]
Beneficial effect of prebiotics on gut microbiome and wellness
In recent years, the gut health has become a topic of concern for many. Compared to other parts of the body, the intestine harbours a large and complex flora comprising bacteria, viruses and fungi. The average flora in the intestine is 3.9×1013 that is more than the number of human cells in an adult. A […]
Tata NQ: A journey towards providing enhanced gut health
Gut health has caught the attention of the scientific world and is now at the centre stage in all health and disease discussions. Extensive research pursued over the past few decades have generated evidence to link the gut microbiome with maintenance of health, including physical & mental health, immune health (1), digestive health, metabolic health, […]