Health & Longevity Insights
The Fiber of Your Being: Prebiotics from Cradle to Twilight Years
The Ultimate Guide to Prebiotics
What Exactly Are Prebiotics?
Prebiotics are a specific type of non-digestible dietary fibers that act as a food source for your gut bacteria. Because humans lack the enzymes to break these fibers down, they pass through the upper part of your digestive system unchanged. When they reach your colon, they become a feast for the good bacteria, often called probiotics. [Learn More about Probiotics]
Think of your colon as a big fermentation t
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Oct 21st 2023
Your Quick Guide to Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
Unlock the Secret to a Healthy Gut in Just 5 Minutes
Welcome to the fascinating world of your gut, a complex ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms that impact nearly every aspect of your health. From digestion to mental well-being, your gut is at the core of your overall vitality. Now, let's dive into the 'who's who' of this bustling microbial city inside you. Don't worry, we'll keep it short and sweet—so you get the essential insights!!
Meet the all-st
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Oct 21st 2023
Your Gut's Life Story: Probiotics from Birth to Golden Years
The Ultimate Guide to Probiotics
What are probiotics?
Prepare to be amazed: Your gut is not just a digestive organ, but a bustling metropolis of trillions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Scientists estimate that we host just as many of these essential microbes as our own cells, making it nearly impossible for us to survive without their crucial roles.
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Some gut bugs are beneficial—the goo
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Oct 20th 2023
Why Do Foods Like Pizza and Fried Rice Leave You Hungry Soon After?
Ever Wonder Why a Bowl of Fried Rice or a Pizza Pie Leaves You Raiding the Refrigerator an Hour Later?
The Secret Behind Your Hunger Pangs!
Ever wonder why that bowl of fried rice or a pizza pie - as tempting and delicious as it might be - leaves you raiding the fridge an hour later? It’s all about fiber, or the lack thereof.
When it comes to digesting food and delivering energy to your body, not all nutrients are created equal. Take Proteins and fats for instance, the
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Sep 13th 2023
Liver Detox: Dangers of Recycled Bile
How to Make Sure Your Digestive System Doesn't Turn Against You: A Guide to Liver Health
The Shocking Truth About Recycled Bile: A Dangerous Sludge
While bile is terrific at breaking down fats, it carries a potential double-edged sword. It contains not only bile salts necessary for digestion but also cholesterol, endotoxins, xenobiotics, and other waste products. Each time bile is recycled, these toxins can be redeposited into your body, gradually making
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Sep 5th 2023