It’s The Lack Of Soluble Fiber. For years you’ve been hearing of “the dangers of red meat”, that it causes everything from heart disease to cancer. That it ferments (or “rots”) in our gut, makes the gut acidic, etc. However, several new studies show that red meat isn’t a problem after all.
Tag: microbiome
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.
Repairing The Gut Through Prebiotics
The Gut Health Protocol discusses the topic of repairing the gut in Chapter 2, after the “kill” phase. This chapter shouldn’t be just for someone repairing their gut, but for anyone wanting to strengthen their microbiome. The human microbiome is a very important part of overall health, immune health, and even cancer prevention. Here I…
The Importance of Butyrate and Fiber for Brain Health
In a study out of the University of Illinois – Urbana they found that butyrate reduces inflammation in the brain. Inflammation in the brain is associated with various disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Low butyrate levels are also associated with intestinal inflammation.
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…
High Heavy Metal Levels Often Due To A Dysfunctional Microbiome
Do you think your body might be high in mercury, chromium, cadmium, lead, or arsenic? Are you wanting to detoxify and get rid of these heavy metals? Probiotics and strengthening your gut’s microbiota may be the answer.
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.