Microbiome Blog
IBS is Beyond Irritating, and You Don't Have to...
BS is really not the best name for irritable bowel syndrome. The term “irritable” implies a mild annoyance, but this disease can be far more than just a nuisance. It...
IBS is Beyond Irritating, and You Don't Have to Live with it
BS is really not the best name for irritable bowel syndrome. The term “irritable” implies a mild annoyance, but this disease can be far more than just a nuisance. It...
Heartburn has Nothing to do with the Heart and ...
more commonly referred to as acid reflux or heartburn. It occurs when the esophoageal sphincter at the entryway to the stomach doesn’t entirely close. The sphincter is basically a muscle...
Heartburn has Nothing to do with the Heart and Everything to do with the Gut
more commonly referred to as acid reflux or heartburn. It occurs when the esophoageal sphincter at the entryway to the stomach doesn’t entirely close. The sphincter is basically a muscle...
The Importance of the Probiotic Strain Lactobac...
Walk into any health food store and you will find an overwhelming variety of probiotic supplements. Be careful though; there is little FDA oversight in the industry [1], and some...
The Importance of the Probiotic Strain Lactobacillus Reuteri NCIMB 30242
Walk into any health food store and you will find an overwhelming variety of probiotic supplements. Be careful though; there is little FDA oversight in the industry [1], and some...
10 More Reasons to Take Probiotics
Around 100 trillion microorganisms reside in our bodies, including over 400 bacterial species. The bacteria that live in our intestine are known as our gut flora, and it is well...
10 More Reasons to Take Probiotics
Around 100 trillion microorganisms reside in our bodies, including over 400 bacterial species. The bacteria that live in our intestine are known as our gut flora, and it is well...
The Importance of Microbiome Genetics
In 2003, the human genome project found the sequence of all of our 3 billion base pairs of DNA. In 2008, a new, extended study began in order to discover...
The Importance of Microbiome Genetics
In 2003, the human genome project found the sequence of all of our 3 billion base pairs of DNA. In 2008, a new, extended study began in order to discover...
Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Best Together
Prebiotics and probiotics are the yin-and-yang of gastrointestinal health. They are opposites in many ways. One is living, and the other is not. One is found in vegetables, and the...
Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Best Together
Prebiotics and probiotics are the yin-and-yang of gastrointestinal health. They are opposites in many ways. One is living, and the other is not. One is found in vegetables, and the...
What are Prebiotics?
Although they sound similar, probiotics and prebiotics are not the same. Even though pro and prebiotics work in concert to promote the health of their host, they are drastically different...
What are Prebiotics?
Although they sound similar, probiotics and prebiotics are not the same. Even though pro and prebiotics work in concert to promote the health of their host, they are drastically different...
Women and Their Famous Gut Feelings
Women are almost twice as likely to suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort than men, especially during times of hormonal fluctuations. Menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy are all highly associated with gastrointestinal distress...
Women and Their Famous Gut Feelings
Women are almost twice as likely to suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort than men, especially during times of hormonal fluctuations. Menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy are all highly associated with gastrointestinal distress...
Health Benefits of Probiotics
Our bodies are full of bacteria. Normally bacteria are thought of as disease causing agents. However, there are “good” bacteria that help keep us healthy. Our bodies continually attempt to...
Health Benefits of Probiotics
Our bodies are full of bacteria. Normally bacteria are thought of as disease causing agents. However, there are “good” bacteria that help keep us healthy. Our bodies continually attempt to...
