There has been a lot of attention in the media about the overuse of antibiotics and the associated negative side effects. This is justified in that antibiotics affect the composition and the function of human gut microbiota, which appears as a loss of bacterial diversity and can sometimes lead to dysbiosis. These changes can be [...]
Gut Health has become the new “hot topic” for the media. We have all been hearing, reading, and learning about gut health in the last few years. But do you really understand the hype? Do you know how your digestive tract works and its implications? Do you know what a microbiome is? If you feel [...]
From inflammation to mood swings, an imbalance of gut bacteria can impact our long-term health in a myriad of ways. A high bacterial diversity is the key to a healthy and balanced gut. Here are 10 tips to improve gut health: 1. Be careful with antibiotics Antibiotics are sometimes a necessity, and you should use [...]
From kombucha to kefir, probiotics are all the rage these days. Food companies are finding ways to give us our boost of probiotics in nearly all types of foods - even candy! Here at IgY Nutrition, we love that people are looking to support their microbiomes with healthy gut bugs. But the spotlight on probiotics [...]
So - you’re looking to optimize your gut health through your diet. Look no further - we’ve got you covered. What Makes a Gut “Healthy?” Let’s quickly go over what a healthy microbiome would look and feel like – and what the microbiome is in the first place. The microbiome is an ecosystem of millions [...]
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you are anxious? Or got stomach cramps from stress? Recent research has discovered that your digestive system and nervous system are intertwined. This connection is called the brain-gut axis, and it works both ways. What happens in your gut affects your brain, and vice-versa. The bacteria [...]
The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play an important role in regulating our digestive health. Those microbes are responsible for most of our digestive issues. While everyone has a mix of bacteria in their gut, when the number of beneficial microbes decreases in the intestinal tract and the number of non-beneficial microbes [...]
We've all heard of inflammation, and research shows that it's a bad sign for your health. But what does it have to do with the microflora in your gut? It turns out that both are interconnected, and what impacts your microbiome is directly linked to inflammation as well. We reached out to Dr. Susan Hewlings, [...]
In 2015, the global retail market value of probiotics was $41 billion, and those supplement sales are projected to grow 37% globally by year 2020. As research continues to explore the link between the gut and overall health, new delivery forms emerge, and consumer awareness grows, the probiotic category keeps expanding. However, there is still [...]
While probiotics and prebiotics can help improve and maintain a healthy gut balance, there are many other factors that can impact the microbiota. For example, environmental factors, including one's diet, play a huge role in shaping the composition of the intestinal microbiome. In fact, dietary changes can account for up to 57% of changes in [...]
