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Gut Health

The Heart-Gut Axis: Are Your Gut-Microbiome And Heart-Health Connected?

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.

The Gutcheck Team

May 27, 2024
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Gut Health

Gut Health & Diet: Gut-Friendly Drink Alternatives 

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.

By Gutcheck

June 12, 2024

Microbiome

Top 8 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.

By Gutcheck

January 19, 2024

Microbiome

Are Short Chain Fatty Acids The Gut-Microbiome Superhero?

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 indirectly.

By Gutcheck

November 10, 2022

Gut Health

Exploring The Gut: Key Insights From Netflix’s “Hack Your Health”

Netflix’s Latest Documentary, “Hack Your Health: The Secrets Of Your Gut”, Has Sparked A Wave Of Curiosity Surrounding The Intricate World Of Our Gut Microbiome And Microbiome Testing.

By Gutcheck

April 30, 2024

Microbiome

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 research has shown that your microbiome evolves to mimic that of other family members, friends, and neighbours.

By Gutcheck

April 22, 2024

Probiotics

Plant-Based Prebiotics

The vegan diet is popular worldwide, not just for its ethical reasons but also for its potential health benefits. One of the most important elements of any healthy diet are prebiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that help grow good gut bacteria, which promotes gut health and overall well-being. We compiled a list of 10 prebiotic foods that you can add to your vegan diet today to take control of your gut health

By Gutcheck

October 5, 2024

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