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Today our nutritionists are sharing the five gut-friendly nutrients and probiotic foods that help balance digestion. To help achieve a strong and healthy digestive tract, our nutritionist also designed a DIY yogurt recipe for you to make your very own probiotic foods! What Affects our digestion A number of different lifestyle, genetic, and dietary factors […]

As part of our series on digestive health, today we’re diving into the topic of probiotics. Our everything guide to finding the best probiotic for you is all about what these microorganisms are and the role they play in your digestion and beyond! What are Probiotics? When we think of bacteria, we often think about […]

This month we’re diving deep into the gut, starting with the gut-brain axis. Learn how much the bacteria in your gut can impact your brain, body, and health.

A Harvard poll found that 75% of Americans report experiencing high to moderate levels of stress. Of those, 25% are experiencing high levels of stress (reported as an eight on a 10-point scale.) Yikes. It’s an alarming statistic, especially when considering the toll stress takes on your health, well-being, and appearance. That’s why we wanted […]

“We are, at least from the standpoint of DNA, more microbial than human,” says Tom Insel, director of NIMH. The gut microbiota—consisting of over two million unique bacterial genes, 1,000 different species of bacteria, and trillions of cells that together weigh anywhere from one to three pounds—refers to the microbe population living in the intestine. […]