Month: July 2022

A healthy gut microbiome supports digestion, immune function and general health by: Breaking down food and increasing nutrient absorption Producing anti-inflammatory compounds Manufacturing nutrients such as B vitamins and vitamin K Manufacturing short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that support healthy immune function and gut barrier ...

If you’ve read the blog post Food for Gut Health you’ll have some ideas as to what to eat to promote gut health. Here are more ideas, beyond what you eat, to promote a healthy digestive system. Exercise – physical activity helps increase healthy bacterial populations and promotes microbial diversity, along with numerous additional ...

Gut Helpers and Gut Disruptors There is no doubt that what we eat is one of the biggest influences on the health of our digestive systems. However, other factors play a part and can be either detrimental or beneficial to gut health. This month’s blog posts will look at factors, dietary and otherwise, that affect the health of our digestive ...