Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Discover the causes of leaky gut syndrome and the simple nutritional changes you can make to help heal and support your gut health. Leaky gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the intestinal lining...
What is the Role of the Gallbladder and Supplements to Support It
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. The gallbladder plays a crucial role in maintaining health by aiding in the digestive process. To support the health of your gallbladder, it’s important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and make conscious choices that promote its...
Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people globally. Although the exact cause remains unknown,...
What is Candida Overgrowth & Effective Supplements to Combat It
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. By making healthy lifestyle choices and incorporating supplements that support gut health, you can minimize the chances of Candida overgrowth recurrence and promote overall well-being. Candida albicans is the most common...
Effects of the Ketogenic Diet on Inflammatory Markers and the Gut Microbiome in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the ketogenic diet decreases inflammatory markers and has beneficial effects on the gut microbiome in children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by...
The Gut-Brain Axis and How Our Microbiome is Connected to Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. By prioritizing dietary strategies, incorporating probiotics, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits, you can promote a thriving gut microbiome and support a healthy gut-brain axis. The human body hosts trillions of...
Postbiotics and Their Role in Human Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Postbiotics play a vital role in maintaining gut health by regulating the balance of gut microbiota, supporting gut lining integrity, and modulating the immune system. Postbiotics represent an exciting facet of research in...
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Are Significantly Associated with a Low Risk of Developing IBS
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Assessment of specific healthy lifestyle habits against the incidence of IBS showed that never smoking (P=0.02), optimal sleep (P=0.001), and vigorous physical activity (P=0.006) were significantly associated with lower risk...
Supplementation of a Combination of Probiotics, L-Glutamine, and Biotin Improves Body Composition and Quality of Life in Subjects with Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Administration of a supplement containing probiotics, l-glutamine, and biotin, combined with dietary counselling, significantly improved muscular mass, sarcopenic index, and extracellular water to total body water ratio (p <...
Spirulina Increases Serum Iron and Improves Anemia Parameters in Ulcerative Colitis Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week twice daily supplementation of 500 mg spirulina powder significantly improved serum iron levels (p = 0.04), while preventing worsening of red blood cells and mean corpuscular volume in participants with ulcerative...