Wellness & Research Blog: Digestion

Liquorice-3000-year_LR

A brief history of licorice root---from King Tut to today's nutriti...

Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy...

A brief history of licorice root---from King Tut to today's nutriti...

Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy...

BGAndProbiotics

Probiotic supplements key to solving world-wide malnutrition, says ...

Being a billionaire doesn't make you a health and nutrition expert. It does get you all kinds of attention from the media, though. So,...

Probiotic supplements key to solving world-wide malnutrition, says ...

Being a billionaire doesn't make you a health and nutrition expert. It does get you all kinds of attention from the media, though. So,...

AntacidCancer_LR

Antacids cause cancer?

Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular...

Antacids cause cancer?

Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular...

FattyFoods

Another reason to include raw food: A fatty meal interrupts gut's c...

A high-fat meal can silence communication between the intestine and the rest of the body, according to a new study on zebrafish conducted by...

Another reason to include raw food: A fatty meal interrupts gut's c...

A high-fat meal can silence communication between the intestine and the rest of the body, according to a new study on zebrafish conducted by...

Heartburn

The natural, abundant, free ingredient that works better than antac...

If you take an antacid with a glass of water, it just may be that the water actually "cures" your acid problem better than...

The natural, abundant, free ingredient that works better than antac...

If you take an antacid with a glass of water, it just may be that the water actually "cures" your acid problem better than...

AntacidTablets

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

IntestinalMicrobes

Study highlights need for diverse gut bacteria

When it comes to choosing a dietary supplement to support gut health, perhaps the most important consideration is choosing a supplement that provides multiple...

Study highlights need for diverse gut bacteria

When it comes to choosing a dietary supplement to support gut health, perhaps the most important consideration is choosing a supplement that provides multiple...

CapsulesNatural

Vitamin D supplements can help your irritable bowel

Low vitamin D status has already been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. So, it comes as no surprise...

Vitamin D supplements can help your irritable bowel

Low vitamin D status has already been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. So, it comes as no surprise...

Gut-Brain-Axis_LR

Poor gut bacteria is causing your junk food cravings

If you’re trying to incorporate healthier foods into your diet but find you're still continually craving junk food, the challenge you’re facing is not...

Poor gut bacteria is causing your junk food cravings

If you’re trying to incorporate healthier foods into your diet but find you're still continually craving junk food, the challenge you’re facing is not...

ProbioticsInGut

Probiotics lessen effects of stress through gut-brain axis accordin...

Evidence continues to mount on the importance of gut health in maintaining a healthy brain. This link has become known as the “gut-brain axis.”...

Probiotics lessen effects of stress through gut-brain axis accordin...

Evidence continues to mount on the importance of gut health in maintaining a healthy brain. This link has become known as the “gut-brain axis.”...

FermentedCabbage

Fermented foods have provided probiotic "supplementing" for thousan...

Fermentation of food dates back about 4,000 years. Scientists and historians say that fermented foods were probably discovered by accident as ancient people sought...

Fermented foods have provided probiotic "supplementing" for thousan...

Fermentation of food dates back about 4,000 years. Scientists and historians say that fermented foods were probably discovered by accident as ancient people sought...

GutBacteria_2

Bad gut bacteria does more harm than you realize

Illness and psychological disorders may result from bad gut bacteria. Your gastrointestinal or ‘GI’ tract is your body’s engine. In fact it’s sometimes referred...

Bad gut bacteria does more harm than you realize

Illness and psychological disorders may result from bad gut bacteria. Your gastrointestinal or ‘GI’ tract is your body’s engine. In fact it’s sometimes referred...