Oxalobacter: Gut’s Best Friend Forever
One of the key ways in which oxalates can contribute to inflammation in the body is through the activation of the NLRP-3 inflammasome
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Nutrition
Wheat or WheatOut: IBS & Gluten Free
The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which are thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response to the bacteria in the gut
Genetic and metabolic optimization 101
Calcium intake may need to be decreased in case of a pancreatitis suspicion, or a microbiome test may become paramount, in case of several GI tract conditions
Wild Life
Pickled cucumbers balance the EPA & DHA rich fatty fish and also jump start your digestion, by giving a boost to your microbiome
Omega-3 may cure depression
EPA and DHA, found in cell membranes, support efficient communication between brain cells, improving memory and alleviating depression
Carnitine – an indispensable molecule
Carnitine is what transports fatty acids into the mitochondria of your cells, where these are oxidized into molecules of ATP, that provide energy for your body
Misconceptions about Nutrition
Overall, micronutrient deficiencies, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, affect 2 billion people around the world
Introduction to antinutrients
Because plant cells literally become your own cells, your relationship with food is the most intimate relationship of your existence
Iodine: a critically important nutrient
Kombu and kelp offer the highest amount of iodine, with some varieties containing nearly 2,000% of the daily value in one gram
Kefir – the Gut Saviour you need to know about
Kefir is rich in probiotic bacteria and yeasts, containing more than 50 species that live in a symbiotic association