Not all bacteria in your gut are friendly. Some can cause inflammation, gas, or digestive discomfort. These are called pathogenic bacteria. The goo...

Not all bacteria in your gut actively help you — but that doesn’t mean they don’t matter. Commensal bacteria are the neutral members of your micro...

Beneficial bacteria aren’t just passive passengers in your gut — they’re active players in your health. These microscopic allies do far more than h...

Your gut is more than just a digestive system — it’s an entire ecosystem. Inside are trillions of bacteria, both helpful and harmful, constantly co...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, and not all of them play the same role. Broadly, they fall into three categories: beneficial, commensal,...

Not all fiber is created equal. While all fiber plays a role in digestion, prebiotic fiber goes a step further—it actually feeds the beneficial bac...