Your gut is connected to, affects, and may even manage several other systems in your body. There’s almost no body part you can name that isn’t affected by your gut health. So if your gut isn’t healthy, how can the rest of your body stay healthy? You’ve probably heard of both probiotics and prebiotics and […]
You know, it frustrates me from time to time that scientific research isn’t always made accessible to my patients and friends. So, I try my hardest to really break down certain principles and make scientific research something that everyone can understand. In an effort to do that today, I want to talk to you about […]
For a few years now, you’ve probably been reading about how probiotics are the “good” bacteria. Certainly, if you’ve read my blog before, you know they help support your digestive system by regulating the growth of destructive – or “bad” – bacteria and help to keep those nasty buggers at bay. And of course, when […]
If you’re not careful, it’s easy to confuse probiotics and prebiotics, since a single letter differentiates the two. But although they work together to maintain gut health, these two microbes differ greatly in purpose and structure. What Are Prebiotics? While probiotics are active bacteria, prebiotics are not living organisms at all. Rather, prebiotics are carbohydrate […]
