Tag Archives: microbiome

PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS & OUR GUT

Probiotics

The ‘second brain’ in our gut By now, you’ve probably heard of the important role ‘gut health’ plays in everything from a strong immune system, healthy weight, improved brain function, good sleep and better absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. Nutrition research has discovered that there’s a whole ecosystem of bacteria in our guts, complete […]

THE GUT MICROBIOME AND ITS ROLE IN GENERAL HEALTH

Gut Microbiome Analysis

While most people understand that the gastrointestinal (GI) system is the body’s tool for taking in and absorbing nutrients and water, this system of critical organs also functions as one of our body’s frontlines in the fight against disease. The GI system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, colon and rectum. […]