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      Layer Origin Blog for Gut Health and Gut Microbiome

      THE LAYER ORIGIN NUTRITION BLOG

      Hosted by Dr. Alexis Cowan From Princeton University
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      "I tried HMO prebiotics for 30 Days and Here's What Happened" (Guest Post)

      April 19, 2022 18 min read

      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.

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      What is the Most Effective Way to Boost Bifidobacteria?

      April 17, 2022 6 min read

      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.

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      What does a "Healthy" Microbiome Look Like?

      April 08, 2022 5 min read

      One quality that does seem to be associated with a beneficial microbiota is microbial diversity. A healthy microbiome is akin to an old growth forest.
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      Why are Human Milk Oligosaccharides the "Magic" Prebiotic?

      April 02, 2022 6 min read

      Currently, there are three HMOs available on the market for consumer use but several others will be emerging onto the market in the next few years. Not only will the availability of these products improve infant nutrition for babies that do not have access to breast milk, but they will also provide adults with more options for gut and immune health optimization and disease prevention.
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      Presenting HMO Prebiotics at Natural Products Expo West 2022

      April 01, 2022 2 min read

      Layer Origin Nutrition made its Natural Products Expo West debut from March 9-12 in Anaheim, California. Natural Products Expo West, known simply as "Expo West," is the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry.

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      What is Butyrate and How Can You Boost Your Levels of the Vital Fatty Acid?

      March 30, 2022 6 min read

      Butyrate is a 4-carbon short chain fatty acid. Short chain fatty acids, like all fatty acids, are molecules with a backbone composed of carbon and hydrogen. Specifically, short chain fatty acids have a backbone that is between one and five carbons in length.
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      Can Playing Wordle Improve Your Gut Health? Yes, and Here's Why.

      March 27, 2022 5 min read

      Any cognitively stimulating activity like a crossword or jigsaw puzzle or a word game has some protective effect on brain function. Engaging in a calming or pleasing activity that can soothe the brain, can in turn, calm the gut.

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      Probiotics After Antibiotics: A Surprising Effect on the Gut Microbiome

      March 18, 2022 5 min read

      Although probiotics may provide some individuals with health benefits in certain contexts, the post-antibiotic setting is one where we should think twice.
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      Host-Microbiome Crosstalk in Health and Disease

      March 04, 2022 7 min read

      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.
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      How ApoE Genes Impact Your Gut Health and Cognition

      February 21, 2022 6 min read

      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.
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      How Blood Type and FUT2 Secretor Status Influence Microbiota Composition & Disease Risk

      February 15, 2022 5 min read

      FUT2 is expressed by all secretory cells and facilitates the excretion of ABO histo-blood group antigens into mucosal secretions. For example, if you have type A blood, then FUT2 allows cells to excrete type A antigen into your saliva, tears, gut mucosa, lung mucosa, and all other major bodily fluids except cerebrospinal fluid.
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      A Gut Feeling: The Roles of Digestion and the Microbiome in Health and Disease

      January 28, 2022 5 min read

      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.

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      Can Omicron Disrupt Your Gut Bacteria? Here’s What We Know So Far.

      January 25, 2022 4 min read

      According to Bloomberg, SARS-CoV-2 infects a wide variety of human tissues along with the lungs, including the gut, and is frequently excreted by infected people.

      Dutch researchers reported in March 2020 that they were able to find genetic material from the virus in wastewater before Covid-19 cases were reported in the population.

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      Start with a Prebiotic Instead of a Probiotic

      December 16, 2021 3 min read

      You can take a prebiotic supplement without taking a probiotic supplement and still reap its benefits because our guts naturally contain beneficial bacteria. 

      By taking a prebiotic supplement on its own, you'll be effectively nourishing the trillions of good bacteria that are already present in your gastrointestinal tract.

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      How a Quality Prebiotic Can Help You Lose Weight

      December 16, 2021 4 min read

      Traditional weight loss programs typically focus on calories and macronutrient ratios but fail to address a critical area of importance: the gut microbiome. Specific strains of gut bacteria help process the food that your stomach cannot digest and impact how the body reacts to the food. They send signals to your brain notifying it when to stop eating. 

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      What is Colostrum and What Health Benefits Does It Offer?

      December 16, 2021 4 min read

      Most of colostrum's health benefits stem from its protein compounds: lactoferrin, antibodies, and growth factors. However, cow colostrum contains zero prebiotic fibers. In comparison, human colostrum contains a significant amount of prebiotic fiber called human milk oligosaccharides (15 g/L), which are an essential fiber for gut and immune health. 

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      The Two Day Core Pattern from Joel Greene's Immunity Code Book

      December 16, 2021 6 min read

      A book self-published in 2020, The Immunity Code, by a man named Joel Greene has made a substantial ripple in the world of nutrition, fitness, and biohacking. He introduce the "2-day core pattern" for optimal health and weight. 

      The "2-Day Core Pattern" is something that multiple people have lost weight by following — at least according to testimonials Greene has shared on his Instagram feed. 

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      What is the Daisy Cutter Diet?

      December 16, 2021 7 min read

      Joel Greene, author of The Immunity Code, a book about peak health, dieting, and supplementation, has created a protocol with the same name: “Daisy Cutter.” The goal of this diet, according to Joel Greene, is “to prove to yourself how quickly the gut can be totally recolonized. Dig in to see how you can do it. 

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      What is Akkermansia Muciniphila?

      December 16, 2021 7 min read

      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. 

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      Human Milk Oligosaccharides: The Ultimate Guide to HMOs for Better Gut Health (Updated June 2022)

      October 14, 2021 19 min read

      A comprehensive guide providing information on Human Milk Oligosaccharide aka HMOs as supplements for gut health, immune health, and cognitive function.
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      Joel Greene HMO Smoothie Recipe (Human Milk Oligosaccharides)

      June 14, 2021 3 min read

      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.

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      Layer Origin Nutrition Unveils Bold New HMO Product Labels and Logo

      May 31, 2021 2 min read

      Layer Origin Nutrition today announced its suite of new product labels and the company’s new logo. The logo and labels were created over a series of several months in collaboration with a professional designer and are intended to evoke the company’s values and principles: natural, unique, modern, and effective.
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      Feeding Your Gut

      April 23, 2021 3 min read

      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.
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      PureHMO® Powder vs. PureHMO® Capsules - What's the Difference?

      April 06, 2021 3 min read

      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. 
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      Where Can I Find Breast Milk With Antibodies?

      March 31, 2021 6 min read

      A mother had read about recent studies showing that COVID-fighting antibodies were present in breast milk and could possibly help her baby fight off the virus — though experts caution it’s unclear how much protection they actually get. She had received the vaccine but had to stop breastfeeding. By the end of the day, three women had offered her some of their supply.
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      Is Colostrum the same as HMOs (human milk oligosaccharides)???

      February 13, 2021 3 min read

      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. 
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      Where can you get HMOs for adults? (human milk oligosaccharides)

      January 18, 2021 4 min read

      The best way for adults to obtain HMOs is via supplements made specifically for adults. Unfortunately supplements of this nature did not exist until quite recently. 
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      How HMOs Support Gut Health and Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

      January 13, 2021 4 min read

      The human gut is a complex structure and is inhabited by trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, eukaryotes, and archae. How people get IBS is unknown, but the gut microbiota is an increasingly recognized factor in the pathogenesis of IBS. This is evident from the fact that IBS occurs more frequently after intestinal infection or antibiotic treatment. 
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      Layer Origin Nutrition in the News

      January 06, 2021 2 min read

      We're grateful to have been featured in multiple news reports during our first couple of years in business. Thankfully multiple television stations, newspapers, podcasts, and other online news outlets have covered our "origin story" and it's an honor to share it with the world.

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      Best Human Milk Oligosaccharide Supplements for Adults (HMOs)

      January 05, 2021 6 min read

      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. 
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      The surprising amount of bacteria in the human body and what you need to know about it

      December 24, 2020 5 min read

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      How a component of breast milk can help adults with gut health issues

      December 15, 2020 5 min read

      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. 
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      Why the 19th century infant mortality rate was sky-high and how breast milk helped lower it

      December 02, 2020 5 min read

      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.

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      Human milk: nutrient and beyond

      November 24, 2020 4 min read

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      Are you wasting money on your probiotic?

      October 30, 2020 4 min read

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      Are You Getting the Right Kind of Fiber?

      October 27, 2020 5 min read

      Getting enough of the right kinds of fiber on a daily basis is critical to your overall health. Making sure to consume a balance of insoluble and soluble fiber will keep your body and mind functioning at their highest levels. Thankfully, there are an abundance of natural food sources available to help.
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