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Microbiome & Health Digest Posts
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 [...]
Do I need Probiotics and Prebiotics?
The answer is that they are both important. Prebiotics along with probiotics provide an essential one-two punch for a healthy gut. You are what you eat. Or more accurately, you are [...]
How does a balanced and healthy gut help fight infection and build a strong immune system?
A huge proportion of your immune system is actually in your GI tract. The gut microbiota that resides in the gastrointestinal tract provides essential health benefits to its host, particularly [...]
Control the salt shaker to avoid Bloating!
By now, you know that eating too much salt can cause a slew of long-term health problems, including high blood pressure. In the short term, an extra salty meal may [...]