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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?

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 is “to prove to yourself how...

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...

A comprehensive guide providing information on Human Milk Oligosaccharides aka HMOs as supplements for gut health, immune health, and cognitive function.

Check out the powerful HMO smoothie recipe.