Your microbiome and disease risk are linked. Trillions of bacteria live in our bodies in a symbiotic relationship.1 So, what does this symbiotic relationship look like? This relationship is one in which bacteria rely on our bodies to exist, and we support each other’s health and daily needs. For example, our large intestines provide a […]

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Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, is a debilitating condition with no known cause or cure. The Sishen pill is a therapeutic modality derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that relieves UC issues.1 Uncertainty continues on the mechanisms of how the Sishen pill works to improve ulcerative colitis. Understanding the basics of ulcerative colitis […]

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Probiotics may be a useful tool to help with symptoms of depression, according to a new study.1  A research group from the University of Basel, Switzerland presented an association between certain gut bacteria and decreased depressive symptoms. The article can be found in Nature Translational Psychiatry.   Major depressive disorder treatments need improvement Depression can […]

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Bone mineral density is typically associated with conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, but not many people would link bone mineral density to changes in the microbiome. Osteopenia – occurs when bones lose calcium and become brittle. It is a common condition that is typically associated with aging and not often associated with any symptoms. […]

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A recent study examined the effects of common artificial sweeteners on two bacteria found in the human gut. The addition of the equivalent of two cans of diet soda significantly increased the pathogenicity (ability to cause disease) of the bacteria on human gut cells.1 The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, focused […]

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The average human gut contains approximately 300-500 different species of bacteria, with 500+ different species in the lower large intestine alone.1 The number of bacteria living in our intestines is roughly ten times the total number of cells in our entire body!2 These bacteria are not all good – some are bad bacteria that can […]

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Healthy aging is a significant area of research, which focuses on physiological changes and factors that are associated with healthy aging. For example, the connection between the gut microbiome and aging. Worldwide populations are increasingly in an older age bracket. It is projected that globally there will be 1.6 billion individuals aged 65+ by the […]

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Probiotics, which are safe live microbes, are important for supporting and improving health, but should you take probiotics daily? Your microbiome is the collection of microorganisms in your gut. There are around 500 to 1000 types of bacteria in the intestines. A healthy microbiome must be diverse in order to fight against many different pathogens. […]

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