Gut health or digestive health, however you refer to it, one thing is for certain: consumers are interested in it. They’re learning more about the relationship between nutrition, gut health, and concerns like immunity, brain health, mood, and overall wellness. Preliminary research is even looking at how nutrition can modulate the link between gut microbiota and chronic painful conditions (Lu et al. 2023).

“From a consumer point of view, we’re seeing an increased understanding of the links betwee…

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Linda Milo Ohr is a food scientist and writer based in Highlands Ranch, Colo. ([email protected]).
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