Month: December 2021
Leaky Gut and IBS: Is There a Connection?
Leaky gut syndrome might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it’s a real condition that affects your digestive tract. Leaky gut is another term for intestinal permeability. It’s known to play a role in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms and is a potential root cause of IBS.Read
What to Eat When You Have IBS or Digestive Issues
We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” A healthy diet is one of the pillars of good health. The right foods help every part of your body to work better. They can also make you feel better, and that makes you happier. Food fuels your cells, organs,Read
5 Effective Strategies for a Healthier Gut with IBS
Living with digestive challenges due to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can significantly impact your quality of life. Over-the-counter solutions like antacids, laxatives, and anti-diarrhea medicines may help relieve symptoms for a time, but they’re a temporary fix. They won’t address the root of the problem—why are your symptoms happening inRead
What is a Medical Food for IBS?
Probiotics are commonly used dietary supplements for occasional digestive disorders. But you should know — not all products are the same. If you live with the often-debilitating symptoms of a more serious digestive disorder such as IBS, a medical food might be a better choice to manage your symptoms. ProbioticsRead
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract and Erectile Dysfunction
A Botanical for All Things Circulatory, Pine Bark Extract Has Numerous Studies Showing It Enhances Erectile Function French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster) is a botanical with substantial clinical evidence that it helps improve blood vessel function, in part by enhancing nitric oxide (NO) production [1],[2]Standardized pine bark extract (SPBE) isRead
White Paper: Importance of Microbiome Modulation & Medium-Chain Prebiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be a complex process, as there are many factors that influence IBS, including stress, environmental toxins, nutrient depletion and gut dysbiosis. Often, by the time you see the patient, they have have been prescribed antibiotics and suffered from chronic infections, which only complicates resolvingRead