What do you think the results of the following study are: Dr. Louise McCullogh and her team at UTHealth Houston looked at two groups of mice that they genetically engineered to eventually develop Alzheimer’s. The first group was pre-symptomatic, meaning the mice had not developed Alzheimer’s symptoms yet, and the second group was symptomatic already. [...]
Take a guess at what the results of this study were: Dr. Louise McCullogh and her team at UTHealth Houston transplanted a young, healthy gut microbiome into old mice and an aged, less healthy gut microbiome into young mice. The researchers then caused both groups of mice to have strokes and observed how each group [...]
Craving an energy boost but don’t want to compromise your gut health? We’ve got you covered. Keep reading for gut-healthy caffeine recipes. Lattés Matcha Green Tea Latté Ingredients: One tbsp matcha green tea powder One tbsp stevia 1 ½ cups milk of choice (we recommend coconut or oat milk) Directions: Use a latté spinner or [...]
You’ve likely heard of inflammation before - but what exactly is it, and why is it problematic? Let’s dive in. What is inflammation, and is it unhealthy? Inflammation is how the body responds to damage of some sort. Essentially, it’s the activation of your immune system. Scraped your knee? It will become red and “inflamed” [...]
Microbiome-related gut issues can be tricky to treat. Are antibiotics the solution? What about addressing vitamin deficiencies or trying digestive enzymes? Maybe you’re intolerant to gluten... does that sound familiar? The list of possible culprits can go on and on. Each of these strategies could be helpful. And sometimes, they can make a big difference. [...]
The barbecue is calling - Labor Day is right around the corner! For those of us whose guts don’t exactly get along with traditional Labor Day meals, we put together some gut-safe recipes tasty enough to make Monday night feel like a celebration! Let’s jump in. Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa Salmon, the star of [...]
It seems like there are an infinite number of potential culprits for bloating. “Is it something I’m eating? Is it something I’m not eating? What about a medical condition, like a parasite or SIBO? Could it be plain old IBS?” We know that gut health journeys can be convoluted and that finding the cause of [...]
Do you often suffer from indigestion, bloating, and stomach issues? If so, you’re not alone! Digestive health concerns are increasingly common in today’s society — regardless of your age or lifestyle. Luckily, here at IgY, we talk about ways to support your digestion and feel better fast. Today, we’re chatting about moringa. Rich in essential [...]
Did you know 10 million people in the United States are iron deficient? Iron deficiency is very common - and that’s not a great thing for our guts. If you’re having gut health issues, it’s a great idea to get your iron levels checked. Today we’ll talk about what iron does for our gut health [...]
How many germs enter your GI tract every day? Some estimate up to a billion per day. That means our digestive system needs to be equipped with plenty of immune cells! So what makes some people better at fighting sicknesses off than others? And what does it have to do with gut health? Let’s take [...]
