Metabolism

GLP-1 drugs are powerful tools, but to get the best results — and feel your best — supporting your gut microbiome is key. Whether you’re new to a medication like semaglutide or have been using it for months, small adjustments can help reduce digestive discomfort and improve long-term outcomes.

It’s not uncommon for people on GLP-1 medications to report side effects like constipation, gas, or nausea. But what if these aren’t just side effects — what if they’re signals from your gut microbiome?

GLP-1 is released by cells in the intestine when we eat. It triggers insulin release and slows stomach emptying, making us feel full faster. But it also interacts with gut microbes and may change the way they behave. In turn, some bacteria produce molecules that signal the body to make more GLP-1 — creating a feedback loop that links food, gut, hormones, and health.

Our gut bacteria significantly impact our  health, making the gut microbiome a valuable tool for our overall wellness. But do our food choices influence our gut bacteria, or do our gut bacteria influence our food choices? It’s actually both! The relationship is bidirectional, meaning our diet influences our gut bacteria and vice versa.

We all love tea! Tea is excellent sipped with some shade. While throwing shade may make you feel better, tea might also actually help feel you better! The benefits of drinking tea far exceed more processed beverages, such as sodas or juices. Research suggests tea may relieve symptoms associated with gastrointestinal illness and mental health […]

An alarming image went viral on the internet over the last couple of years. It was the insides of a dead bird and the picture horrifically showed that the aviator’s gut biome was laden with plastic. Unfortunately for humans, we’re not much different. Sure, we haven’t swallowed whole Poland Spring caps, but plastic ingestion by […]

At first glance, the ketogenic diet is a scene straight out of a nutritionist’s nightmare. A diet high in saturated fat and very low in carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet essentially allows your body to burn fat as its primary fuel source.   To to be more precise, when the body is deprived of dietary carbohydrates […]

By Jun Kim Ph.D.     One of the most frequently mentioned groups of molecules in the gut microbiome studies is probably short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs are a group of molecules that result from the fermentation of dietary fibers by the gut microbiota. Dietary fibers are carbohydrates that are not digestible by human cells […]

There is a strong connection between exercise and human gut bacteria diversity. The more physical activity, the better your mood, immune system, and microbial composition.

CCF tea is an Ayurvedic diet remedy that helps improve symptoms of IBS, burn fat, and reduce inflammation. Learn how to make CCF tea and find other gut healing recipes!

Research shows that intermittent fasting for gut health can help rebuild gut flora that is beneficial gut bacteria and weight loss accelerator. Learn how IF can improve your gut biome.