The young research field of nutrigenetics sheds light into some of the dark corners of nutrition science. Genes offer an explanation for many of the different, sometimes contradictory, results of nutritional studies. Even though every human being holds the almost…
The Inner Clock is Connected to Digestion
Long journeys and shift work can cause quite a disruption in our day/night/rhythm. A disturbance of the internal clock leads to physiological stress and can especially affect the intestinal flora. Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or an increased risk of infection…
Probiotics Can Ease a Child’s Neurodermatitis
The causes of the incredibly tormenting atopic dermatitis in children are unknown. However, epidemiological studies have shown that some children have insufficient intestinal flora, which can be relieved by administering probiotics. Atopic dermatitis or neurodermatitis is the most common allergic…
