A recent paper published in the The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences suggests adding broccoli or blueberries to the diet may alter gut bacteria and improve inflammation associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), at least in mice.
The study is part of early stage research within our Food Innovation Portfolio aimed at improving gut health within humans. Although early, the positive results offer hope for those suffering from the effects of IBD. Human clinical trials are now required to test whether similar benefits can be seen within human digestive tracts.
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