GUT HEALTH KNOWLEDGE CENTER

Since the discovery of Bifidobacteria in the late 1800’s, it really has grown, not only in the number of strains, but also in popularity. Its benefits to us are plentiful, from our first moments...

What is Prevotella copri? Prevotella copri is often found in non-western gut microbiomes, particularly those that consume increased levels of fibr. P. copri may be in the spotlight when it comes to inflammatory...

In this article we are going to look at the association between HMOs and Akkermansia muciniphila, and the benefits of Akkermansia to human gut microbiome and gut health. The article will focus...

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...

The development, regulation, and function of the immune system is now known to be inextricably linked to and dependent upon the presence of microorganisms with the ecosystem of the body....

The microbiome is inextricably linked to the functioning of our bodies in both health and disease. A review hot off the press in the prestigious journal Science entitled “The microbiome and gut homeostasis”...

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...

Roseburia is a bacterial genus belonging to the Firmicutes phylum, which is known for its prolific butyrate-producing capabilities. In the recent PREDICT program, researchers identified a particular strain, Roseburia sp....

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...

Although the human gut microbiome consists of more than 100 trillion microbes, two main phyla make it up: c and Firmicutes. The Firmicutes phylum consists of over 200 different genera. In...

Haemophilus parainfluenzae is an excellent example of how research constantly evolves and expands. Previous research has found that although this microbe is a common inhabitant of the mouth and throat,...

There is currently little research available into the beneficial effects of Romboutsia ilealis, but it has been circled as one of the 15 good gut microbes by the PREDICT studies....

A strong link has been observed between microbiome composition and obesity, autoimmunity, diabetes, and certain cancers, namely colorectal cancer. In the case of colorectal cancer, research implicates the gut microbiome...

A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine entitled “Microbiome and metabolome features of the cardiometabolic disease spectrum” characterized the microbiome signatures of healthy individuals, individuals with metabolic...

Oscillibacter sp. 57_20 is a member of the Firmicutes family and has been identified as one of the ‘good’ gut bugs in the PREDICT study series. Oscillibacter sp. 57_20 has...

Aside from the dramatic shifts that take place in the maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy, several factors render the gut vulnerable to dysbiosis as a result of poor diet, obesity,...

The oral microbiome is just as important to overall health as the gut microbiome. It’s also just as sensitive to changes in diet. Too much sugar can promote bad bacteria. The...

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...

Much is made of the methods to improve adult gut health. But what about kids and teenagers? Improving the gut health of younger individuals is equally important. This article discusses...

HMO stands for human milk oligosaccharides — a type of sugar abundant in human breast milk. This is a straightforward look at the 100 most common questions about Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO...

Can a synbiotic consisting of a combination of B. infantis and HMOs lead to the successful engraftment of B. infantis into the microbiome of healthy adults?

Your skin is your body’s biggest organ. It can weigh up to 8 pounds and can cover a surface of 22 square feet. It acts as a highly sensitive sensor,...

E. eligens is part of the phylum known as Firmicutes. One of the jobs of this group of bacteria is to keep our colon healthy. They help to achieve this...

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...

New scientific research is revealing that the gut microbiome may actually determine whether you even have a chance to lose weight.  In this article we’ll explore how the microbiota influences...

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is part of a group of bacteria called Firmicutes and is a common inhabitant of the human gut. Researchers from ZOE have identified F prausnitzii as one of the 15 good...

Microbial transplants are a common practice and are successful at treating, even reversing, a number of diseases and health issues. In this post, we’ll discuss the frontier of fecal microbial...

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...

The PREDICT series of studies, including PREDICT 1, is the largest, in-depth nutritional program in the world. The PREDICT 1 study helped to define links between a person’s diet, gut...

Akkermansia are found in both the adult and infant gut. Interestingly, Akkermansia are present in colostrum and breast milk. Their consumption during infancy seeds the infant gut with these beneficial...

Short-chain fatty acids are made in the gut by the friendly bacteria that reside there. Your body isn’t equipped with the enzymes needed to digest dietary fibre, so your gut...

Given the impact travel can have on the gut microbiome, focusing on practices to support gut health when traveling is important. Consuming foods that can have a beneficial impact on...

April is irritable bowel syndrome awareness month and has been since 1997 when the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders declared it so. But what exactly does it mean? Well, during...

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...

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...

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.