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Gut-friendly bacteria
Coverage of Gut-friendly bacteria in the Nexus archive.
- Childhood junk food may rewire the brain for life
Research shows that high-fat, high-sugar diets consumed during childhood can cause lasting changes to the brain's feeding behavior and appetite control, even after switching to healthier eating habits in adulthood. However, scientists discovered that certain gut-friendly bacteria and prebiotic fibers may help reverse some of this damage.