microbiome

The Next Parkinson’s Treatment Might Target Your Digestive Tract
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The Next Parkinson’s Treatment Might Target Your Digestive Tract

The fight against Parkinson’s disease focused almost exclusively on the brain, with researchers searching for advanced pharmaceuticals to halt the progressive loss of motor control. However, one of the most promising recent breakthroughs in neurodegenerative research completely changes this paradigm. Instead of focusing top-down, the latest clinical data points directly to the digestive tract, uncovering…

What Happens to Your Intestinal Barrier When You Run Low on Fiber

What Happens to Your Intestinal Barrier When You Run Low on Fiber

You likely know that dietary fiber is important for basic digestion. What you might not realize is that keeping you regular is actually its secondary function. Fiber’s primary job is serving as the essential food source for the trillions of bacteria living inside your gut. Recent clinical studies reveal exactly how these microbes behave when…

Fibromyalgia Linked to Nearly 20 Different Kinds of Gut Bacteria
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Fibromyalgia Linked to Nearly 20 Different Kinds of Gut Bacteria

Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas, fibromyalgia has long puzzled both patients and medical professionals.  However, recent research suggests that the condition may be linked to gut bacteria, opening the door for new treatment…

The Gut-UTI Connection: The Role of the Microbiome in UTI Prevention
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The Gut-UTI Connection: The Role of the Microbiome in UTI Prevention

One of the most common types of infection in the body is urinary tract infection (UTI). A urinary tract infection affects any part of your urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.  In the United States, UTIs account for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year and are more common…

6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health
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6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health

Probiotics. They’re not just for Jamie Lee Curtis and her favorite brand of yogurt. You may already be aware that probiotics are good for you and you should be adding them to your diet as well. And no, I’m not just talking about yogurt. But what makes probiotics good for you? How can you make…

Could Our Gut Bacteria Help Boost Our Cancer Treatment Efforts?
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Could Our Gut Bacteria Help Boost Our Cancer Treatment Efforts?

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for almost one in every six fatalities. [1] According to researchers, the disease can develop as a result of immunosurveillance attenuation and immunological tolerance to tumor-derived antigens. Specific bacterial or viral infections have been linked to the development of several malignancies. Despite recent advances,…

The Gut Brain Health FAQ Guide – Answers to the Most asked Questions About Gut Health & The Mind!

The Gut Brain Health FAQ Guide – Answers to the Most asked Questions About Gut Health & The Mind!

The Gut-Brain Health FAQ Guide The human gut is a fascinating place. It’s home to more than 10,000+ different species of bacteria, which means you have a lot of other microscopic creatures living there. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about how our gut health affects our brain, mental health, mood, and more….