Tejal Somvanshi
The bioactive compounds known as N-trans-caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (NFT) have been discovered as being the hidden gems in hemp hulls.
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A recent study done by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno, published in the journal Food Chemistry: X, explains the same.
The bioactive compounds NCT and NFT have been hypothesized to drive regulation of gut permeability, but these components have not yet been studied in the context of the human gut microbiome states Assistant Professor Steven Frese.
It was found that the Bio Gut Fiber™ encourages the growth of gut microbe communities found in the human digestive system.
This fiber showcases a positive result because a thriving and diverse microbiome is crucial for overall digestive health.
Hemp seeds, especially the hulls, are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which play crucial roles in maintaining regular bowel movements, nourishing beneficial gut bacteria, and reducing the risk of constipation.
Statistics show that Americans do not eat anywhere near enough fiber, and Frese states that new ingredients like Bio Gut Fiber are novel ways to help add fiber to one's diet.
Bio Gut Fiber™ raises short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production in vitro which are produced by gut bacteria when they ferment fiber, and they play important roles in maintaining gut health.
We need to understand the mechanism behind the microbiome responses we found so we can better recognize if there are other effects we didn't expect, or if there are other benefits we need to understand in the future," says Frese.
Not only could hemp hull-derived products offer a new avenue for supporting digestive health, but they could also provide a use for a byproduct that's often overlooked during hemp processing.
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