IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Which gender has more ISB, men or women? The main cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is stress. A characteristic of this syndrome is a continuous symptom with abdominal pain and discomfort accompanying stool abnormality. Because of...
Female hormones and intestines
Relationship between female hormones and intestines Female hormones are a lifelong friend and deeply involved in the activity of intestines You may have an experience of hearing from people saying generally “the intestines of men tend to be vulnerable and easily get...
Migraines could be caused by gut bacteria
Migraines could be caused by gut bacteria, study suggests Migraine sufferers have a different mix of gut bacteria that could make them more sensitive to certain foods, scientists have found. The study offers a potential explanation for why some people are more...
Intestines affects the brain Part II
Neurotransmitters present in intestines affect the brain Serotonin is not synthesized in the absence of intestinal bacteria Here is an explanation about the relationship between intestinal bacteria and serotonin. Recent studies have shown that certain types of...
Intestines affects the brain
Neurotransmitters present in intestines affect the brain Neuronal cells in the brain carry out many signal transmissions The daily pace of life greatly affects our brain. For example, activities like walking, chewing and breathing give excitement to the brain, and...
Probiotics and flu
Gut Bacteria Modulate Your Immune SystemIt’s only been in recent years that scientists have come to recognize the importance of gut bacteria in modulating the immune system. More than 70% of the human immune system resides in the gut. In addition, the intestinal...
The connection between allergies and probiotics
For nearly all allergies, especially those to food, probiotics have these positive effects on your body: Improve function of mucosal lining of the intestines Hinder growth of pathogenic (bad) bacteria Stimulate production of immune enhancing substances Direct...
Probiotics and Migraine
Many people are affected by this debilitating condition which is characterised by a severe headache. For people who suffer from migraines avoiding the triggers is a crucial step in managing the condition. But often one might not know what could trigger a migraine...
How many strains are there?
The 12 Probiotic Strains used in OM-X1. Enterococcus faecalis TH10 – The proteolytic power of Dr. Ohhira’s proprietary TH-10 strain is what distinguishes it from other Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB). Proteolytic power is the ability of LAB to digest protein during...