By Ian D. Bier, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO
With gluten-free diets in the limelight, celiac disease and gluten intolerance, and gluten sensitivity have morphed to mean one and the same. But the differences are vast, and it’s important to know which one you’re suffering from to properly avoid their effects.
Topics: probiotics, gut, gut health, GI Tract, Gluten Intolerance, gluten sensitivity, Wheat Allergy, Celiac, Digestive Support
By Ian D. Bier, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO
SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth is an ailment that’s often left undiagnosed. When left unchecked, SIBO can result in significant discomfort.
Topics: Supplements, functional medicine, probiotics, gut, gut health, GI Tract, Weight Management, Digestive Support
When we think about heart health, it's not always obvious that the microorganisms in our gut could be a contributing factor, but this is what researchers are finding as they delve deeper into the gut microbiome.
Topics: functional medicine, probiotics, heart, gut, Heart Health, Digestive Support
“Gut permeability,” “intestinal permeability,” and “leaky gut” are some of the most talked about topics in the functional medical world.
Topics: naturopathic, functional medicine, probiotics, Digestive Support
Gut health is slowly but surely taking center stage in the quest to identify the root causes of inflammatory diseases.
Topics: General Health Topics, Supplements, functional medicine, Vitamins/Minerals, Digestive Support
Dr. Adam Killpartrick, DC CNS
Anyone with a sensitive stomach or GI issues will want to read up on how zinc-carnosine can help improve their gut health.
Zinc-carnosine is a combination of zinc and L-carnosine. The first compound, zinc, is an essential trace element, and an important mineral that’s involved in enzymatic activity and reactions in the body. L-carnosine is a dipeptide compound that’s produced by the body and thought to have antioxidant qualities. It’s found in both muscle and nerve cells. In its synthetic form, zinc-carnosine supports the integrity of the tissue that forms the stomach lining.
Topics: General Health Topics, Supplements, functional medicine, Vitamins/Minerals, Digestive Support
Dr. Adam Killpartrick, DC CNS
Supplementing the diet with probiotics to improve gut health is a trend that gained significant traction in the last decade and has expanded beyond the health food store supplements aisle. You’ll find drinkable probiotics in the juice and yogurt sections of the grocery store, and an even more robust offering of capsule and powder formulas near the vitamins.
Topics: General Health Topics, functional medicine, probiotics, Weight Management, Digestive Support
Barry Taylor, ND
www.drbarrytaylor.com
A comprehensive stool analysis has been the standard test for large intestine microbiome health in functional medicine for decades.
Topics: General Health Topics, functional medicine, probiotics, Digestive Support
The gut is the body’s second brain that talks to our real brain, and they both rely on what we eat.
Topics: General Health Topics, Immune System, probiotics, Weight Management, Digestive Support
