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Gut cleansing: what is actually useful
This overview of “Gut cleansing: what is actually useful” puts common health claims into perspective....
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Kombucha: culture, ingredients and risks
This overview of “Kombucha: culture, ingredients and risks” puts common health claims into perspective. The...
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Fermented Plums: Ingredients, Marketing Claims and Safer Choices
Fermented plums are not a uniform product category. A fermented food, a sweetened snack and...
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Supporting gut health after antibiotics: sensible steps
This overview of supporting gut health after antibiotics assesses common health claims. The specific use,...
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Apple Pectin: Fiber, Gelling and Appropriate Use
Apple pectin is a plant fiber used as a gelling ingredient. Pure pectin, jam sugar...
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Inulin Powder: Fiber, Bowel Effects and Tolerability
Inulin is a fermentable fiber, not insulin or a living probiotic. This guide explains its...
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Colon cleansing: benefits, risks and alternatives
This overview of “Colon cleansing: benefits, risks and alternatives” puts common health promises into context....
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Jerusalem Artichoke: Inulin, Digestion and Preparation
Jerusalem artichoke is a tuber rich in inulin. This can be prebiotically interesting but often...
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Supporting the gut after antibiotics: what helps?
This overview of ‘Supporting the gut after antibiotics: what helps?’ examines common health claims. The...
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Jerusalem artichoke as a superfood? A balanced view
This overview of ‘Jerusalem artichoke as a superfood? A balanced view’ examines common health claims....
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Fermenting for Beginners: Safe and Simple
Vegetable fermentation can be simple with salt, time and clean handling. Suitable ingredients, keeping vegetables...
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Kefir: Fermented Drink, Cultures and Tolerance
Kefir is a fermented milk drink containing microorganisms. Its composition varies, and health effects depend...
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