If you are taking Phage Complete you already know how beneficial it is; repeat sales are through the roof. New research adds to the scientific evidence of just how beneficial it is. Of course the phage complex is the Phage Complete star. But, the phages are paired with 5 highly beneficial probiotic strains, hand selected…
Category: Scientific Studies
Benefits of Bacillus Subtilis
Fermented foods contain a large amount of beneficial bacteria, and should be a part of a health person’s diet. However, there are often reasons why someone can’t consume them. They are high in histamine and histamine producing bacteria, which can certainly worsen symptoms. They can also contain strains that produce d-lactic acid, something many people…
Gut Bacteria and Body Weight
Gut bacteria has a huge impact on human body weight and our ability to gain or lose weight. How we’re effected varies depending on our microbiome balance, the levels of beneficial bacteria, genetics, hormone levels, vitamin and mineral levels, etc.
e.Coli Bacteria and Histamine Intolerance
Certain Escherichia coli (e.Coli) bacteria can be the primary cause of histamine intolerance (MCAS) for many people. This bacteria can cause improper release of histamine in the body 24/7, the bacteria also releases an endotoxin called (LPS). Histamine and LPS are the main cause of most symptoms associated with SIBO (even brain fog and hair…
Most Artificial Sweeteners Lead To Toxic Gut Bacteria
A new study shows that most artificial sweeteners cause our normally beneficial gut bacteria to become toxic!
Too Much Salt Causing Autoimmune Disease and Gut Related Hypertension
A study just released shows that moderately high salt consumption can drastically change our microbiome, limiting diversity and shifting the balance. This shift can lead to high blood pressure (separate from the direct effects of salt) as well as autoimmune diseases!
Constipation and Fiber, Myths and Complexities
Most anyone that has asked a doctor about constipation has probably been told to “consume more fiber”. But is this doing more harm than good?
Can antibiotic use lead to colon cancer?
Can antibiotic use lead to an increased risk of colorectal cancer? Apparently. “An increasing total exposure to antibiotics at age 20–39 was significantly associated with a higher risk of colorectal adenoma… Similarly, antibiotic use during age 40–59 was associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma… The associations were similar for low-risk versus high-risk adenomas.”
An Easy Way To Help Your Microbiome – Trash Triclosan
Here is one of the easiest ways to help your microbiome and your gut. Throw away everything in your home that contains Triclosan or Triclocarban. Don’t use antibacterial soaps when away from home, as they too may contain these chemicals. Simple isn’t it? Oh, you want to know how and why? Good, you really need to…
Proton Pump Inhibitors Maybe As Bad For The Gut As Antibiotics!
Do you take Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)? PPIs are among the top 10 most widely used drugs in the world. PPI use has been associated with an increased risk of enteric infections, most notably Clostridium difficile, with a 65% increase in incidence. The gut microbiome plays an important role in enteric infections, by resisting or…
Ditch The Vegetable Oil
I began this article after reading a decent write up describing the problems with Canola Oil, by Swanson Vitamins The (Not-So) Hidden Dangers of Canola Oil, it’s worth a read, especially if you’re new to the subject. But I thought I would add some more science to the issue.
The Science Behind Enemas
There has been a lot of discussion about the use of enemas to treat various gut issues. I thought it was time to go over the science behind the subject. This article ends with abstracts from a number of studies.
Why Splenda Is The Wrong Choice
Eliminating sugar from the diet is very important for gut health, especially when trying to get rid of SIBO and intestinal candida overgrowth. However, using Splenda (the artificial sweetener sucralose) is almost guaranteed to take make matters worse. The use of Splenda can significantly alter the gut’s microbiota, both negatively impacting beneficial bacteria and causing…
Maltodextrin – The Biofilm and Inflammation Enhancer
What if you knew there was something in your food that feeds bad bacteria and promotes dysbiosis of your microbiome? An artificial substance often listed as “natural”, but really isn’t. One that provides you with no benefit. Wouldn’t you at least try to avoid it. This isn’t a teaser, I’m not going to tell you…
Nurturing A Baby’s Microbiome, Before And After Birth – Popular Science
This article is from the May 21st online edition of the Popular Science magazine. Researchers are looking at ways to inoculate babies born by cesarean section with their mother’s microbiota.
The Alkalizing Myth
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about the importance of the acidity / alkalinity of the food we eat. There are a lot of people that spend a lot of effort (as well as money) on “alkalizing the body”. This is taking measures to force a change in the body’s pH to make it…
Vitamin D and the Gut’s Intestinal Mucosal Barrier
Did you know that the debilitating childhood disease rickets is making a comeback in the world? Especially in western countries like England and the U.S.? Or that our children are suffering from more and more autoimmune diseases at earlier and earlier ages? Do you know why? It isn’t because of pollution, it isn’t because of…
Glycine, One Of The Most Important Inflammation Regulators
While researching enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine) I came across some very interesting research on an amino acid called glycine. Turns out this very simple, and abundant, amino acid is very important for gut health. Strangely enough, we aren’t getting enough of it. Supplementing glycine may be one of the most important things you…
Can the Wrong Gut Bacteria, and Antibiotics, Make You Fat? The very sad truth.
I started this paper to answer a question for you that I already knew the answer to, yes, your gut bacteria and antibiotics can definitely make you fat. But as I started writing this I found some rather disturbing facts associated with the use of antibiotics. I think you’ll find this shocking.
Heme Iron and Iron Deficiency
If you haven’t read The Gut Health Protocol you are probably asking yourself what Iron and Iron Deficiency have to do with gut health. Quit a bit actually, studies follow. First lets start with Iron Deficiency. SIBO and poor stomach acid are often associated, and without good stomach acid you will have poor iron absorption….
Saturated Fats Can Prevent Inflammation and Heart Disease
Yes, you read that right, saturated fats (and cholesterol!) can help prevent heart disease. How you might ask? Well that turns out to be the interesting part. Through changes in our gut bacteria. As this study on PubMed from 2013 indicates, meat eaters have more Prevotella bacteria than vegans. This bacteria breaks down carnitine from red meat…
Fermented food consumption combats depression
The human animal, like all other animals, evolved with a diverse microbiome. It has become increasingly obvious over the years that our health depends on these little critters. Many people like to believe that we can do without soured and semi-spoiled foods and continue to live off the sterile factory foods they grew up on….