by Mary Grace Descourouez | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that create the gut microbiome. The gut is where the body digests and absorbs nutrients from our food and, therefore, where we get our energy to perform...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS Key Takeaways: Probiotic and prebiotic supplements lack substantial scientific evidence that they promote microbiome health. Rather than taking supplements, experts recommend eating fermented foods (probiotics) to promote microbiome diversity and...
by Sharon Brock | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Sean Spencer, MD, PhD is a Gastroenterologist and Physician Scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Along with seeing patients in the clinic, Spencer conducts cutting-edge research on the microbiome in the Sonnenburg Lab. In his...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS In the complex world of gut health, finding straightforward solutions that effectively support the microbiome can be challenging. For this reason, Sean Spencer, MD, PhD, Gastroenterologist and Physician Scientist at Stanford University, created a...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition, Mental Health
By Maya Shetty, BS When it comes to our mental state and the ability to manage stress, the brain is often the first suspect. However, our nutrition can also play a significant part in that the trillions of microbes living in our gut, known as our microbiome, hold...
by Sharon Brock | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Key Takeaways: Fiber promotes a healthy microbiome by feeding the “good” bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Fiber is not broken down by the digestive organs but instead passes through the body to support healthy bowel...
