Probiotics
The latest evidence-based reporting in Probiotics.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Metabolic Health
A randomized controlled trial explores how a Bifidobacterium postbiotic improves visceral fat, insulin resistance, and Akkermansia abundance in adults with abdominal obesity.
Dietary Fiber
Western lifestyles, which feature low-fiber diets, overuse of antibiotics, chronic stress, and sedentary behavior, have quietly diminished the diversity of the gut microbiota. These factors often deplete fragile, beneficial (or commensal) strains that have evolved with humans for generations. In fac
Research & Education
Collaborative Roles of Foundational Bacteria Within a Coordinated System
Nutrition Notes
The world of human gut microbiome research is evolving. In the early 1900s, Eli Metchnikoff, a Russian scientist, proposed that modifying the gut microbiome was possible by replacing potentially harmful bacteria with good bacteria. It earned him a Nobel Prize in 1908. In 2012, over 1,300 strains wer
Research & Education
The human gut microbiome is teeming with trillions of microorganisms that all coexist, including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses. Interestingly, the human body has approximately the same number of human cells as bacterial cells. Researchers are beginning to understand how specific bacteria, their meta
Nutrition Notes
Environmental allergies, such as hay fever, dust mite sensitivity, or mold-related reactions, are on the rise worldwide. For many people, seasonal sniffles and sneezing are not only bothersome but may also indicate deeper immune health imbalances. While prescription or OTC medications are often used
Immune Support
The vaginal microbiome represents one of the primary locations for microbiota within the female body, and is predominantly populated by Lactobacillus species, which include Lactobacillus crispatus (L. crispatus), Lactobacillus gasseri (L. gasseri), Lactobacillus jensenii (L. jensenii), and Lactobaci
Dermatological Health
What are Spore-Based Probiotics?
Nutrition Notes
What are spore-based probiotics?
Nutrition Notes
The role of probiotics in mental health
Research & Education
The oral microbiome comprises over 700 bacterial species, forming a complex ecosystem. Like promoting an optimal gut microbiome, maintaining a balanced oral microbiome can support healthy inflammatory responses and immune function. Certain probiotics, like Lactobacillus paracasei (L. paracasei), hav