While in Romania, I bought this amazing book: “Microbiomul: Sănătatea Începe în Intestin” by Prof. Dr. Maria Rescigno, in a Romanian translation of the original Italian book “Microbiota Geniale: Curare l’intestino per guarire la mente” (2023). I find the content very well explained to laypeople. The book is a fountain of new information that should […]
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: Key Differences and Benefits Both prebiotics and probiotics support gut health in complementary ways: Probiotics introduce live beneficial bacteria, while prebiotics nourish existing ones. Often combined as synbiotics for enhanced effects, they promote microbiome balance, which is linked to digestion, immunity, and more. Below is a comparison based on recent expert guidance. […]
You may wonder what the dietary sources of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are, since they are so important in promoting overall health and longevity. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—primarily acetate, propionate, and butyrate—are mostly produced endogenously by gut bacteria through the process of dietary fiber fermentation. However, small amounts are available directly from certain foods. Direct […]
What are Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) and what role do they play in our overall health? They play an enormous role in our health, encompassing gut health, metabolism, immunity, cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, neurological health, and mental health and wellbeing. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), mainly acetate, propionate, and butyrate, are produced by our gut microbiota […]
Knowing the sources of dietary fibers that the Gut Microbiome ferments into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) can change your life and health. Our gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, through the fermentation of non-digestible carbohydrates, including soluble and fermentable dietary fibers. These fibers are found in various plant-based […]
Gut dysbiosis, marked by diminished microbial diversity and imbalanced bacterial composition, is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) AD often emerges in prodromal stages like mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and contributes to pathogenesis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis. AD patients show consistent reductions in short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing taxa and enrichments in pro-inflammatory genera, correlating with […]
Let us look at using apple cider vinegar to increase stomach acid and reduce Candida for a client case with Candida overgrowth, leaky gut and long-term PPI, corticosteroid, antibiotic, and thyroid medication use. Should our client try 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in 8 ounces of water after meals as a potential […]
Probiotics are proven to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and alleviate symptoms. Let’s examine the relationship between the gut microbiota, the blood-brain barrier (BBB), the gut-brain axis, and the vagus nerve in Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on its mechanisms, recent research (2020–2025), and connections to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and vagus […]
The gut microbiota refers to the diverse community of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc.) residing in the gastrointestinal tract, which profoundly influences health, including brain function and barrier integrity. Below, I’ll provide a detailed overview of the microbiota’s composition, functions, mechanisms of interaction with the BBB and vagus nerve, and recent research findings, integrating insights […]
You can reverse obesity by getting rid of your obesiogenic microbiome and establishing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits. Here are a few key points: Research suggests dietary changes, like increasing fiber and adopting a Mediterranean diet, can help alter an obesiogenic microbiome. It seems likely that probiotics, prebiotics, and exercise also play a role in […]
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