Source: Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group To continue our series on probiotics, I’m going to introduce you to another important strain–Lactobacillus plantarum. As with other probiotics, this strain supports the digestive system and encourages healthy immune function. This strain, when combined with other beneficial strains of bacteria, may support overall health and … Continue reading Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group With all the talk about probiotics, you’ve probably–at one point or another–considered supplementing. The idea of consuming bacteria, however, may seem a bit alien to most people, simply because they’ve been brainwashed to believe all bacteria is bad. The praising of antibiotics and antibacterials in mainstream culture has … Continue reading Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric acid kills more than … Continue reading Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
How gut bacteria can make you fat, or help you lose weight
The average human body contains 37.2 trillion cells and 10 times as many microbes. The bacteria in our gut do more than aid in the digestion of food. They also protect the body from invading organisms, aid the immune system, create neurotransmitters, create and synthesize vitamins, and even influence our mood and temperament. The old … Continue reading How gut bacteria can make you fat, or help you lose weight
Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Are you aware of the huge list of benefits probiotics can provide for the human body? Bifidobacterium lactis, or B. lactis for short, is just one of the many bacterial strains found to promote overall health and well being. Whether it’s supporting digestion, boosting immune health, or easing … Continue reading Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Two new studies revealed that bacterial composition in the intestines may greatly affect the dietary choices and reproductive success in animals. The studies were carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Sydney’s multidisciplinary Charles Perkins Centre and School of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Macquarie University’s Department of Biological Sciences. The first … Continue reading Your gut bacteria may be telling you what to eat in order to FEED THEM
Microbiome – Gut health discoveries revealed
As strange as it sounds, there are way more bacterial cells than human cells in the human body. And without them, it’s likely that none of us would survive for long. In reality, the community of bacteria that populate our digestive system – also known as the gut microbiome – plays an important role in … Continue reading Microbiome – Gut health discoveries revealed
Study: Gut Bacteria Transforms Arsenic, Increases Its Toxicity
Source: Study: Gut Bacteria Transforms Arsenic, Increases Its Toxicity by Dr. Edward Group For many people, worrying about arsenic poisoning is akin to worrying about catching the bubonic plague. They believe it’s something only found in history books. Unfortunately, even in today’s world, arsenic poisoning is still a very real concern. Certain forms of arsenic are found naturally … Continue reading Study: Gut Bacteria Transforms Arsenic, Increases Its Toxicity
The Role of Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome
Source: The Role of Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize a healthy gut does far more than handle digestion. Research into the gut microbiome is revealing startling results, showing its effects on the immune system, obesity, allergies, and mood. Nutrition plays a firm role in gut flora quality and quantity. In … Continue reading The Role of Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome
4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
Source: 4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize just how important gut bacteria is for their health. Your gut is home to over one trillion bacteria, and in order to keep things running smoothly those bacteria need to stay healthy. But, there are many, many things out there … Continue reading 4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 