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In this article, we will use a short review conducted by Spicer et al. (2022) to understand how HMOs can fight bad bacteria.
The review investigates the bacterial resistance to antibiotics that has evolved since the 1940s when they were first prescribed and how antimicrobial properties of HMOs are being developed to combat this.
October 17, 2022 8 min read
The mother’s own pathogen-specific maternal antibodies are passed to baby and offer almost instant protection in the early months of life. Consumption of HMOs results in health benefits that would not be possible without them, and their interaction with bacteria, protozoa and viruses could reduce the risk of specific infections. This article summarizes:
October 14, 2022 8 min read
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September 11, 2022 11 min read
Hundreds of people have seen great success by following the "2-Day Core Pattern" diet protocol that is outlined in the 2020 book, The Immunity Code.
However, the actual menu to follow can be confusing for readers, so we put together this handy guide to explain what you should be eating during the protocol.
September 05, 2022 7 min read
Stress is a reaction to so many areas of our lives, and as a result, in many cases this leads to a condition called dysmotility. It occurs because of a neurological reaction that causes the muscles or nerves within the digestive tract to become affected to the point of disruption. So, the digestive process no longer works as it should. Dysmotility leads to interruption of the absorption of nutrients and has a direct impact on how you will perform on a social and professional level. Can HMO, 2'-FL, helps with the stress-induced gut dysmotility? Read more to find out.
August 24, 2022 7 min read
Can Human Milk Oligosaccharides Support Normal Bowel Function and Improve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? What does the clinical studies say?
Overall, the study concluded that the ingestion of a 4:1 oral mix of the HMOs, 2’FL and LNnT improved abdominal pain, stool consistency, bloating, and the severity of the condition. Not only did the study demonstrate that HMOs could improve the quality of life of IBS patients, but it was the first large-scale study to show that HMO supplementation can improve IBS symptoms.
August 21, 2022 10 min read
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In a review article hot off the press at Nature Reviews Microbiology entitled “Microbiome-based therapeutics”, the authors outline five primary clinical approaches currently implemented to facilitate microbiome restoration, modulation, and mimicry. These strategies are:
August 11, 2022 8 min read
August 10, 2022 5 min read
“The Immunity Code”, author Joel Greene outlines some of the major benefits of sleep, how many people in our society are unconsciously sabotaging their sleep, and how to optimize sleep to improve health and slow down aging.
August 10, 2022 6 min read
The extent to which the microbiome is affected by antibiotic use depends on the type of antibiotic administered, with broad-spectrum antibiotics eliciting the most damage. During and after use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics, consuming foods to feed your gut bacteria, can help prevent deleterious effects on the microbiome.
Following broad-spectrum antibiotic use, the gradual introduction fermented foods, prebiotics, and diverse sources of fibers facilitates the repopulation of the gut and diversification of the microbes therein.
August 10, 2022 7 min read
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Three of the most studied HMOs are 2’FL, 3’SL, and 6’SL — let’s take a closer look at how these molecules impact our brain and what the research is telling us about HMOs and cognition.
2’-FL is the most abundant HMO found in human milk and was the first HMO to be added to infant formula. The 2’FL is most strongly linked to immune health, brain development, and fighting inflammation. The sialylated HMOs—3’SL and 6’SL—also are known to benefit brain health, as sialic acid is an essential nutrient to form compounds critical to cognitive function.
August 10, 2022 13 min read
This article answers the following questions about SIBO:
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August 07, 2022 8 min read
Within the more than 40 observational studies conducted in humans to assess the relationship between type 2 diabetes and the microbiome, a few genera popped out as being the most significantly altered in patients with type 2 diabetes relative to healthy controls. Specifically, the following bacteria showed a negative association with type 2 diabetes, meaning that populations of these bacteria were diminished in the diabetic patients: Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides, Faecalibacterium, Akkermansia, Rosburia. Read the article and find out what you can do to reduce the risk of getting diabetes.
August 07, 2022 6 min read
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July 10, 2022 13 min read
Leaky gut is a state of increased intestinal permeability, which occurs when the layer of epithelial cells that line the intestine becomes “leaky” and has growing gaps between the cells.
When the intestinal lining becomes impaired and leaky, toxins, pathogens, and too-big proteins can travel out of the gut into the bloodstream, purportedly causing health issues ranging from acne to arthritis to autoimmune diseases.
July 09, 2022 8 min read
Roseburiais a bacterial genus belonging to theFirmicutesphylum, which is known for its prolific butyrate-producing capabilities.
In the recent PREDICT program, researchers identified a particular strain,Roseburia sp. CAG: 182, to be one of the 15 ‘good’ gut microbes that are associated with good health outcomes.
July 05, 2022 7 min read
The Veillonella genus is an interesting one, and many of its members have only recently been discovered. However, three strains have caught our eye because of their inclusion in the PREDICT 1 list of ‘good’ gut microbes. Each of them has interesting, potential health benefits, linked to insulin sensitivity and polyunsaturated fat levels.
But could it also be considered a performance-enhancing microbe, beneficial for athletes?