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A Biologist’s Take On Three Common Digestive Disorders

As perfect as we are all born into this world, the human condition offers some of its own biological challenges for us to deal with while we crawl, walk and start running. As we know, our body functions as a result of an extremely well-orchestrated symphony involving all the complex bodily processes of digestion, […]

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, and yogurt can be rich in live microbes that benefit your gut. These natural probiotics may help su...
Antibiotics, Gut Diversity, and the Role of Microbiome Testing

Understanding how your gut microbiome changes during and after antibiotic use can help guide recovery — especially with the help of testing and targeted probiotic support.
The Antibiotic-Gut Health Connection in Early Life

Your gut microbiome starts developing before you're even born, and the first few years of life are critical for shaping its future. Unfortunately, ...
How Antibiotics Disrupt Gut Health (and What That Means for You)

Antibiotics save lives, but they don’t discriminate. In targeting harmful bacteria, they often wipe out beneficial microbes too. This disruption to the gut microbiome — the complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your intestines — can have ripple effects on digestion, immunity, and even long-term metabolic health.
Tiny Warriors for Your Gut

Probiotics are live bacteria that help support your microbiome — the ecosystem of microbes in your gut that impacts digestion, mood, and immunity. ...
Pathogenic Bacteria

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

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...
10 Best Immune-Hacking Antiviral Foods to Fight the Flu

Support your immune system all year round. Eat antiviral foods that fight off the cold, flu, and viruses. Add these top 10 antiviral foods to your diet to boost your immune system naturally!
Unveiling the Connection Between Stress and Gut Health: Insights for National Stress Awareness Month

Chronic stress, a constant companion in our hectic lives, doesn't just fray our nerves—it can also wreak havoc on our gut health.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

The American Institute of Cancer Research offers a beacon of hope, stating, "Colorectal cancer is considered one of the cancers most preventable by diet and lifestyle choices."
Inulin: The Key to Probiotics and Weight Loss

There is no magic answer for someone wondering how to lose weight. Everyone’s wellness journey is unique; but if you want to know how to lose weight naturally, there are two things you will have to change up. Exercise and diet. Sure, we all have some ideas about which exercises to do. Knowing what are […]
Allergic Diseases And Probiotics

By Jun Kim Ph.D. Worldwide sensitization rates to common allergens among school children are approaching 40%-50% [1]. The prevalence of diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis have been increasing especially in the developed world. For example from 1980 to 1994 the prevalence of asthma increased by 75%, while in the […]