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Microbiome & Health Digest Posts
What is Glutathione and its Function in the Body?
Your cells contain glutathione, which is a substance made from three amino acids: cysteine, glutamate, and glycine.Glutathione acts as an important antioxidant in your body. That means it helps combat free [...]
What are the top 5 Foods to avoid when trying to lose weight?
The foods you eat can have a major effect on your weight. Some foods, like full-fat yogurt, coconut oil and eggs, help with weight loss. Other foods, especially processed [...]
What are signs of an unhealthy digestive system?
Numerous studies in the past two decades have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and cancer. The [...]
What are the top 10 Causes of Abdominal Pain?
1. Constipation Constipation is another common source of abdominal pain, and it is usually caused by diet or lifestyle, though conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS can [...]
What can I do if I have symptoms of a Leaky Gut?
Intestinal microbiota, or gut flora, and the gut barrier determine gut health. Inside the gut are about 100 trillion live microorganisms that promote normal GI function, protect the body from [...]
How immune cells in the gut interact with the microbiome
Immune cells in the gut interact with the microbiome, the diverse array of bacteria and fungi that live in the gastrointestinal tract and are directly influenced by an individual's diet [...]