Health & Longevity Insights

If you have been hearing more about microplastics lately, you are not alone. It is natural to wonder if something as simple as a tea bag could be part of the problem. Key Takeaways KlenzTea tea bags are made from Soilon® (PLA), a plant-based material derived from plant starches. They are designed for hot-water brewing and may feel “plastic-like” because they are durable and heat-resistant. Soilon/PLA often breaks down best in commercial composting, so home compost may not …

Finally—A Smarter Way to Deliver Probiotics to Your Gut If you’ve ever taken a probiotic, you probably assumed it would make it to your gut alive. The harsh reality is that many probiotics never make it past your stomach. Our stomach is designed to kill invaders—acidic, relentless, and thorough. While this is great for your health in one sense, it is a disaster for most probiotics. Standard capsules often release their contents too early, leaving only a fraction of benef …

Is Streptococcus thermophilus Safe? Why This Powerful Probiotic Is in Gut Mate “Someone looked at the label, saw Streptococcus thermophilus, and panicked.‘Isn’t that the strep that gives you strep throat?’Fair question. Logical concern. But totally the wrong bacteria.” Let’s clear the air. What Is Streptococcus thermophilus and Is It Safe? Streptococcus thermophilus is a beneficial probiotic bacterium commonly used in the production of yogurt and cheese. It …

Finally—A Smarter Way to Support Healthy Weight from the Inside Out If you feel like you are doing “all the right things” and still not seeing progress… you are not alone. For many people, the real frustration is not lack of effort — it is that the usual advice does not explain what is happening inside the body. One of the most overlooked factors in digestion, cravings, appetite signals, and daily energy is the gut microbiome — the community of microorg …

Why Your Gut Garden Needs a Revamp Now! The Changeable Landscape of Your Gut Remember those innocent days of childhood where you could eat anything and not worry about how your gut felt? There's a reason you can't do that anymore. The unique core of your gut microbiome, the symbiotic community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that reside within you, has changed. Though it's established during early childhood, it's not a static entity. The gut microbiome y …