Every competitive athlete understands the important role that nutrition plays in helping their body recover after a tough match or competition, but few athletes are aware of how important the gut microbiome is for recovery. Macronutrient consumption (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) is a k...
The Importance of the Microbiome in our Lives: Unveiling the Invisible Superheroes Introduction Invisible to the naked eye but with a profound impact on our well-being, the microbiome is a bustling community of microorganisms that resides within our bodies. Composed of trillions of bacteri...
Listen to the article Are family and friends linked by microbes? It has been well-established that diet greatly influences an individual’s microbiome. Less known is the fact that infants share a very similar microbiome profile as their mothers. This similarity changes as we age, but new ...
Your gut is not only just a vault holding the foods you eat during the day. Your gut also hosts trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms together, making a community known as the gut microbiome. Your gut microbiome contributes to many different areas of health, both directly and indi...
The heart-gut axis refers to the close connection between the heart and the gut. It is well known that the gut and the heart are connected by the vagus nerve, which plays a crucial role in the communication between the two organs. However, recent research has suggested that the connection ...
High-sugar drinks featuring artificial sweeteners may be causing gut dysbiosis, which can negatively affect overall health. High-sugar beverages, such as soda and juices, contain elevated levels of simple sugars, which can lead to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and fungi in the gut....
Top 10 Prebiotic Foods for Canadians Prebiotics are non-digestible compounds found in certain foods which aid in supporting the friendly bacteria that are present in your gut microbiome....
