Gut Microbiome
Sugar Changes the Microbiome & Fuels Metabolic Disease
A new mice study in the journal Cell helps explain how a high-sugar, high-fat Western-style diet disrupts the gut microbiome, increasing the risk of metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain. Study Details Researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons set out to investigate the impact of theRead
Active Vitamin D Levels Are Connected to Gut Microbiome in Male Adults
University of California San Diego researchers and collaborators recently demonstrated in older men that the makeup of a person’s gut microbiome is linked to their levels of active vitamin D. The study results show that active vitamin D levels are connected to gut microbiome, which is important for bone healthRead
The Elegance of the Gastrointestinal Tract, with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
~ By Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. When a patient comes to see me presenting a myriad of different health issues, one of the first places that I take a deeper look at is gastrointestinal health. From immunity to mood and more, we’re increasingly discovering just how integral supporting this systemRead
Clinical and Scientific Insights CASI: The Gut Microbiome Revolution
In this previous year Clinical and Scientific Insights CASI session, Dr. Mullin defines prebiotics and reviews their application in health and disease. He presents the role of diet in modulating the gut microbiome as well as, data illustrating the inverse relationship of dietary fiber intake to obesity risk and theRead
