microbiota

We know for a fact that the gut microbiome contributes directly to human development and health. We are also certain that the microbiome can influence intellectual development. We aren’t completely sure how, though. We know certain bacteria produce certain chemicals that act as neurotransmitters and hormones that directly control brain signaling.

The constant communication between our guts and brains plays a role in the development of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, stress, and bipolar disorder. Studies on the gut-brain axis — and how to improve the function of both — are ever-growing, hopefully leading to potential clinical implications in the future. This connection is not just for people with poor mental health — probiotics may also maintain or enhance mood and reduce stress in healthy people.  

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, and we’re only beginning to identify treatments. In this post we’ll explore how Alzheimer’s works. Then we’ll discuss the relationships between the microbiome and the development of diseases like Alzheimer’s, and how these gut bacteria may hold the key to the cure to diseases like Alzheimer’s.

A shortcut for figuring out which Layer Origin Nutrition product is best for your gut health goals. 

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If we look closer at where immunity all began, we see that it started with mother's milk. One-third of mothers' milk is actually comprised of these specialized carbohydrates called Human Milk Oligosaccharides. There are hundreds of different strains of HMOs that exist, and as of right now, we are utilizing the safest and most effective strain, 2'-Fucosyllactose. It has been proven to be a gut health powerhouse and has been researched intensively.

Although there are probiotics on the market that contain Bifidobacteria, the most effective way to increase their levels in the gut is through the use of prebiotics, not probiotics. This is because, in order for bacteria to grow and stay in the gut long term, proper nutrients must be present to support their growth.

Moreover, most probiotics contain only a few billion organisms, which is a usually drop in the ocean compared to the total number of organisms in the gut.

The gut microbiome constitutes a vast and unfathomably diverse ecosystem of viruses, bacteria, and fungi.  With respect to bacteria, there are upwards of 100 trillion present in the gut ranging more than 5,000 species. Not only do these microbes feed on the foods that we eat, but they also consume metabolites and macromolecules made by our human cells. However, this exchange is far from one-sided.

Individuals with two copies of ApoE4 have a different microbiome composition and a significantly higher risk of developing cognitive decline, neuroinflammation, and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In fact, E4 is the strongest genetic risk factor for AD currently identified.

Each individual’s colon contains upwards of 100 trillion bacteria.

However, the species that constitute this vast biome change rapidly in response to different dietary inputs. Shifts in microbiome composition can occur in response to a single meal.

Akkermansia Muciniphila is a type of bacteria that can be found in the human gut — especially on mucus. It's a beneficial microbe that nurtures the microbiome and can help to keep your gut healthy. In this blog, we've discussed the importance of Akkermansia to your health and how you can promote this beneficial bacteria in your gut by eating certain foods or taking the right supplements. 

Joel Greene told Ben Greenfield on his Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast, that he prefers to have HMO mixed in with his daily protein shakes. Read on to learn Joel Greene's HMO smoothie recipe.

Eating probiotics regularly may also help to prevent the intestinal environment from being overrun by unhealthy bacteria, which have been linked to everything from mood disorders and obesity to diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.

The actual Human Milk Oligosaccharide (2'-Fucosyllactose) in both products is indeed the same, but, there are still some small differences between the two products. Layer Origin Nutrition does make sure that all of its HMO is of the absolute highest purity possible. 

The reality is that while there are some similarities between Colostrum and Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), they are not the same thing, and there is a huge difference between them. 

Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) occurs naturally in human breast milk. Specifically, Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant component in breast milk (excluding water), after fat and carbohydrates. In fact, scientists have identified more than 200 different types of HMOs in human milk. 

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex indigestible sugars naturally present in breast milk. In fact, HMO is the third most common solid in breast milk, after lactose and fat. However, most people have never heard of HMO. 

Interest in milk sugar started more than 100 years ago. The discovery of HMOs was driven by both scientists and physicians, each with different perspectives and interests. Chemists were trying to characterize the carbohydrates uniquely found in human milk.