Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
There’s no denying it – relationships with food can be complicated. By reflecting on your current relationship with food, you can identify factors affecting your health and improve the role that diet plays in your life. This is especially important if you feel like something is not right with your digestive system. Gastrointestinal disorders can…
Vitamin D and Gut Microbiome Several studies have suggested that a person’s vitamin D levels significantly impact overall, long-term health. A study from the University of California San Diego explored the connection between the human gut microbiome and a person’s levels of active vitamin D. The research team learned that there is an essential link…
Did you know that intestinal function has a role in the brain? A complex network known as the gut-brain axis ties intestinal function to your brain’s emotional and cognitive centers. According to science it also appears that wisdom and loneliness could be caused by the microbiome in our gut. Here’s why. Loneliness And Microbiome Your…
A study published in Nature Metabolism has now tied changing gut microbiome to healthier aging. The “microbiome” is known as the bacteria living in the gut, and it plays a key role in many healthy bodily functions. (1) Human Gut Microbiome And Aging Study According to the research, as we age, the composition of our…
When most people think of bacteria, they think of harmful diseases. But some bacteria are actually vital to our health. We live with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in our gut, which we call our microbiome. Without these microorganisms, our health would be unbalanced. They help digest food, support immune functions, and even…
Healthcare professionals are recognizing the important tie between probiotics and gut health. In fact, research regarding probiotics for newborns and children is proving to be quite intriguing. A perfect example is Edward-Elmhurst Health where hospital-specific products are used for some high-risk infants in Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, even over-the-counter probiotics offer benefits in…
Our gut contains archaebacteria, viruses, and fungi that are collectively known as the “gut microbiota.” Microbiota affects both our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, diets high in fat and lacking in dietary plant fibers fail to keep our microbiota well-fed. Because a healthy microbiota can help fend off a long list of conditions including cardiovascular…
Whether or not dieting is safe and effective has become a controversial topic in the wellness world. But while many analyses look at the outward effects of dieting, one study dove into exploring how dieting affects the gut microbiome.
Our environment exposes us to a long list of pollutants from UV rays to ozone, and from cigarette smoke to industrial chemicals and other hazards. This constant exposure increases risk for our bodies to produce free-radicals, damaging our DNA and tissues. According to a new study, this DNA damage can increase how fast we age….
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