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Prebiotics And Probiotics For A Healthy Gut Biome
Right now, as you read this, an entire ecosystem of bacteria is living in your gut. In fact, you might be more bacterium than human: we have about an equal number of bacteria and human...
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Wed, Feb 07, 181 Comments
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How To Make Your Mitochondria Stronger
“The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.” You probably heard your high school biology teacher say that phrase about a dozen times. It probably showed up on the midterm, too. Possibly in a fill-in-the-blank format. There’s...
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Tue, Jan 30, 183 Comments
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Do Detox Diets Really Work?
There's a lot out there about detox diets and how to detox. While detoxing does exist, a juice cleanse may not help you too much. Read on to learn about how detoxes really work.Read more
Mon, Jan 22, 181 Comments
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A Simple Guide To Protein
Read moreWelcome to part three of our macronutrient series! We’ve covered fats and carbs, and now it’s time to take a look at the third and final macronutrient: protein.
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Mon, Jan 01, 182 Comments
Dysbiosis: How To Balance Your Gut For Better Performance
Your small intestine (gut) is home to trillions of bacteria from hundreds of different species. They compete, cooperate, grow, shrink, and engage in an intricate dance that keeps a healthy balance. Your gut bacteria influence your whole body. There’s a direct pathway between your gut and your brain, for example [1]. Gut bacteria can even influence body-wide fat storage [2]. Your gut biome’s widespread influence gives you a powerful opportunity to strengthen your whole body. The flip side of that, though, is that when your gut bacteria fall out of balance, you can see a broad range of effects. If...
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