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A Gut Microbe May Slow Weight Regain After Dieting
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A Gut Microbe May Slow Weight Regain After Dieting

A Nature Medicine trial found that a specific gut bacterium slowed weight regain after dieting. Here's what the research shows, and what to eat to support it.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Protect Your Brain Through Your Gut
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Protect Your Brain Through Your Gut

A 2026 PREDIMED-Plus study of 656 adults found extra virgin olive oil was linked to better cognition and a more diverse gut microbiome. Refined olive oil showed the opposite trend.

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Your Diet Shapes 92% of Your Gut Bacteria
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Your Diet Shapes 92% of Your Gut Bacteria

A landmark Nature Medicine study of 10,068 people found that what you eat predicts 92.4% of gut microbial species. Coffee, yogurt, and processed food each leave distinct bacterial fingerprints.

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