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Large studies have shown that high-dose vitamin E supplements increase the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
The human gut is a robust organ, and food sensitivities to items like fructose, gluten, or dairy in some individuals may stem from an underlying general gut issue rather than an inherent inability to process these foods.
Symptoms of an unhealthy gut can include anxiety, an increased risk of depression, and a dysregulated immune system.
Cooking and then cooling starchy foods like rice, noodles, and potatoes increases their resistant starch content, making them more prebiotic.
A significant portion of the immune system's cells reside in the gut walls, where they are trained to develop tolerance to foreign substances like food proteins.
A compromised gut lining can lead to immune cells misidentifying food particles as threats, potentially contributing to the development of food sensitivities or allergies.
A study on Pacific Islands hypothesized that the introduction of rice cookers led to weight gain because rice was consumed immediately after cooking, causing rapid blood glucose spikes, unlike the traditional method of cooling and reheating which increases resistant starch.
According to research by Tim Spector, consuming about 30 different types of fruits and vegetables per week supports a high diversity of gut microbes, which contributes to better health.
Eating fiber can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
High sugar intake can promote inflammation by providing excess energy to the immune system, which may cause it to become more aggressive.
People who drink high-sugar soft drinks for 10 to 20 years have a significantly elevated risk of inflammatory diseases.
Small children and seniors have a more difficult time recovering their original gut microbiome composition after a course of antibiotics compared to other adults.