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06/20/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Prebiotics found to reduce body fat in overweight children

A new study published in Gastroenterology discussed a possible new tool in helping overweight or obese children shed off the unwanted pounds. According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), prebiotics can help reduce body fat in children by modifying their gut microbiota. “This is a well-designed trial that demonstrates how a prebiotic could potentially help combat […]

02/20/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Toddlers given antibiotics have a much higher chance of becoming obese

Childhood obesity rates have tripled since the 1970s. Now, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of every 5 school-aged children is struggling with obesity. It’s a sad state of affairs that can be linked to any number of contributing factors: eating habits, physical activity level, and environmental elements are some of the […]

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