You may have heard about the good bacteria in your gut that promote health. But are you aware that there are a few keystone species doing most of the work? In biology, a keystone species is one that plays a key role in defining an ecosystem. Their presence plays a disproportionately large role in regulating … Continue reading Keystone species: Meet the good bacteria shaping your health
Are there health benefits of raisins? Well, if you look at their nutrition info, there's not much to get excited about. Aside from a decent dose of potassium(300mg), not much else sticks out. Maybe the high sugar content, which isn't exactly a ringing endorsement. However, if you dig in a little deeper, there do seem … Continue reading Health benefits of raisins may improve the microbiome
Gut bacteria live in communities throughout your digestive tract. They do many things for you while they hang out there. They help digest your food, synthesize vitamins and metabolites that make you healthy, and help train your immune system. But since the science is so new, there's a lot to digest(Pun intended). As a result, … Continue reading Getting healthy gut bacteria to thrive in your gut