It is not news that mitochondria are not the ONLY powerhouses of our body. Indeed, our gut microbiome can metabolize foods that were thought to be...
Category - Gastro Intestinal Health
Gastro Intestinal Health: The gastrointestinal or (GI) tract does more than digest food and contributes to various body systems and functions. Many local doctors take a look at procedures that have been created to help support the GI tract’s health and function, as well as promoting a microbial balance. Research shows that 1 in 4 people in the U.S. has some type of stomach or intestinal problem that is so severe that it actually interferes with the person’s daily activities and lifestyle. Intestinal or digestion problems are referred to as Gastrointestinal (or GI) Disorders and the goal is to achieve digestive wellness. When an optimally working digestive system is on track, an individual is said to be in good health. The GI tract protects the body by detoxifying various toxins and participating in the immunological processes. When the body’s immune system interacts with antibodies and antigens, while combining with supporting the digestion and absorption of nutrients from an individual’s diet.
Gut microbiota has a wide variety of metabolic activities. I would like to rephrase that, more than activities, they are responsibilities. Nowadays...
Nutritional assessment is a critical step that inpatients have to go through before undergoing surgery. Unfortunately, even with the obesity...
The interaction between beneficial bacteria and the host is called symbiosis. Furthermore, symbiosis depends on multiple factors such as microbial...
The beneficial effects of using probiotics in our diets or supplementation have been studied in the last years. Indeed, these studies provide...
Histamine is closely related to allergies and immune responses. Certainly, histamine’s involvement in common allergies is the main reason why...
Gastrointestinal issues are one of the main reasons why patients come into a doctor’s office. Certainly, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the...
How to Boost Tight Junction Integrity Through Nutrition?
Tight Junctions (TJ) comprise different proteins that bind to the actin cytoskeleton to provide barrier integrity to our gut lining. Indeed, TJs are...