Your Gut Microbiome is Hungry for the Right Dietary Fiber
Lena Baumann
Of course we all know, we should eat fiber. But, did you know there is a “right” type of fiber?! Scientists have just shown that some sources of fiber are actually
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Is Raw Food Really Better? Researchers Weigh In
Sofia Popov
Researchers from Harvard and UC San Francisco teamed up to decipher how the gut microbiome processes plant food when it’s eaten either cooked or raw. Turns out, there are marked cooking-induced changes in our microbial communities.
Beneficial Bacteria: A Focus on Roseburia
Asha Zaharudin
Often used as a marker for good health, find out how Roseburia supports your immune system and helps your gut feel its best!
The Future of Asthma Treatment is in Your Gut
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
Suffering from asthma? You gut may be the therapeutic goldmine you need. Researchers have found evidence that changes in the microbiota shape our risk of asthma, as well as its
E. coli Probiotic: A Surprising Way to Support Your Gut Health
Asha Zaharudin
You might know of E. coli as a scary bacterium that causes all sorts of diseases, and in some cases you might be right. But, there is more to this
Beneficial Bacteria: A Focus on Lactobacillus
Asha Zaharudin
We delve deeper into specific Lactobacillus strains, giving you an overview of their therapeutic abilities and where you can find them.
Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Sofia Popov
Women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time increase their risk of having a heart attack or stroke by up to a third, according to new research involving
Reversing Lactose Intolerance with Your Microbiome
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
A new microbiome study may have found a way for lactose intolerant people to lessen their digestive symptoms and enjoy dairy again. Here’s what you need to know about prebiotics, probiotics and your lactose intolerance.
A Guide to Probiotics: How to Keep Your Gut Happy
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
Probiotics have great health benefits and numerous studies agree: taking certain foods and supplements can boost your microbiome and help all your good gut bugs. But, just what kinds of
Fighting Cancer with Bacterial Cocktails
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
Cancer immunotherapy research has made a big leap forward in recent years and, now, scientists are turning to the microbiome to enhance the treatment. A big influence is found in
Are Antibiotics Kicking Your Gut Bugs Around?
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
Everyday, doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat infections in our bodies and address our serious health issues – but, have you ever wondered what happens to your microbiome during treatment? Or
The Trouble with Microbiome Tests
Sofia Popov
First came DNA, then came the bodies of bacteria. Beyond the ancestry and genetic de-coding that favoured early genetic tests, this new wave of microbial mapping seems even more scientifically elusive. With countless companies offering their versions, one has to wonder: should we trust the hype?