The gut-brain axis is all the rage these days. But is it true that gut health and diet can affect mental health? A recent meta-analysis study included 385,000 participants to investigate this question. Let’s take a look at what they found! Mental Health and the Gut: A Quick Recap Scientists have recently discovered that there [...]
Did you know that the composition of your gut microbiome - aka your gut health - can impact several body systems? Scientists have discovered that gut microbiota can impact your nervous system, metabolism, immune system, and more. Today we’ll look at some studies that link the gut microbiome to the immune system. We’ll also talk [...]
Did you know that COVID-19 not only affects your lungs - but also your gut health? In this article, we'll explore the surprising connection between COVID-19 and your gut microbiome. Most importantly, we’ll also look at what you can do to protect yourself from the damage it confers! The Connection Between COVID-19 Survival and the [...]
Ever wonder what the gut microbiome looks like in people with gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer? Today, we have some results for you. A gut microbiome study that came out in 2021 looked at how diet can affect the gut microbiomes of people with gastrointestinal diseases - and thereby affect their [...]
If you’re struggling to get your gut microbiome imbalance under control, you might’ve been thinking about getting your hands on some IgY antibodies - but perhaps you’re unsure if they’ll actually work. Today, we’ll take a look an IgY dysbiosis study on IgY Max. Participants took IgY Max for 8 weeks. Their levels of beneficial [...]
Leaky Gut Syndrome and Gut Microbiome Composition Do you ever think about why harmful things that enter your gut don’t get absorbed, but nutrients do? You can thank your gut barrier for that. A compromised gut barrier can lead to what’s called “leaky gut syndrome,” a condition in which harmful particles enter the bloodstream by [...]
If you want to spice up your smoothies, you’ve come to the right place! Today, we’ll discuss polyphenols and look at how to incorporate them into delicious smoothies. Polyphenols are potent plant-based compounds that reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and protect against chronic diseases. What better way to enjoy the benefits of polyphenols than with [...]
So, you’re suffering from SIBO or gut microbiome dysbiosis. Maybe your doctor said it’s time to try antibiotics. Or perhaps you’ve tried them before, and your gut symptoms have improved slightly - but not by much. What now? Should you keep wrecking your microbiome balance, only to allow the strongest survivors to repopulate your gut [...]
Are you constantly bloated, no matter what you eat? Do you experience constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both? If so, it might be a good idea to get checked for SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Essentially, SIBO is a form of gut microbiome imbalance. If you want to learn more about SIBO, check out [...]
Mold. Dust. Microplastics. Heavy metals. In our modern world, there’s a long list of bad actors that our bodies are exposed to daily. Luckily, built-in mechanisms like the liver work to expel these foreign characters from our bodies. Unfortunately, they’re not perfect. A study published last month examined the gut microbiome’s role in removing arsenic, [...]
