Have you seen the recent documentary on Netflix called “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment?” The documentary looks at how different diets affect sets of twins’ health. The show concluded that a plant-based (vegan) diet is healthier than an omnivorous diet. While that may (or may not) be true, we can’t confirm that [...]
Nothing is worse than chronically feeling like you’re out of energy. If that’s you, it might be time to check your iron levels! Today, we’ll discuss how to test for and tackle iron deficiency so you can get back to feeling like yourself! What Does Iron Do, Anyway? Iron is an essential nutrient (1). Its [...]
The appendix, once considered a vestigial organ (meaning, an organ that does not serve a purpose), has recently been discovered to play a vital role in repopulating the gut microbiome after episodes of sickness. You might be thinking - well, don’t people live perfectly normal, healthy lives after having their appendix removed? Yes, they do [...]
Nothing sounds better than a hot cup of soup on a snowy winter day - and guess what? Your gut thinks so too! Soup can be a valuable tool for improving your gut health this winter. Read on to find out why. Recap: What Makes a Meal Gut-Healthy? Before we dive into the health benefits [...]
Do you ever think about why harmful things that enter your gut aren’t absorbed into your body, but nutrients are? You can thank your gut barrier for that. A compromised gut barrier can lead to “leaky gut syndrome,” a condition in which harmful particles enter the bloodstream by squeezing through cracks in your gut barrier [...]
So, you purchased some IgY Max - congratulations on starting your journey toward digestive wellness! We’re excited for you to clear out the dysbiotic pathogens living in your gut. Now that you’ve got your hands on some IgY Max antibodies, you might be wondering - how should I consume it? If that’s you, read on [...]
Are you looking for ways to diversify your gut microbiome in the new year? Recent research asserts that one of the best things you can do to improve your gut microbiome’s diversity is to consume fermented foods regularly. Let's learn about the science behind fermented foods and how you can make them tasty. The Evidence [...]
Scientists who study the gut have made some major strides in 2023. To kick 2024 off to a science-y start, let’s take a look at some of 2023’s most exciting gut health advancements. Better Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Scientists at the University of Arizona developed a technology for making chemotherapy less harsh for patients with [...]
Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed - why skip dessert? Don’t be afraid to indulge a little this year - even if you struggle with gut health. At IgY Nutrition, we’re all about balance. We put together some healthy-ish (emphasis on the “ish”) dessert recipes for the holidays just in case you’d like to [...]
What’s the deal with gut health and caffeine? Like most things, there are pros and cons. Caffeinated drinks affect motility, contain anti-inflammatory polyphenols, and may affect the gut microbiome. Let’s find out more about caffeine and the gut below. Stick around until the end for some gut-healthy caffeinated drink recipes. Caffeine and Motility If you [...]
