Tag: polyphenols
Why Colorectal Cancer is Rising–The Microbiome, Diet & How to Lower Your Risk
Colorectal cancer is steadily rising. Learn how diet & the gut microbiome affect risk, and which dietary practices & tools might reduce it.
Beyond calories in, calories out: your gut microbes, mitochondria & last meal’s leftovers count in metabolism
Your gut microbes and mitochondria have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.
What is a Postbiotic?
New research into postbiotics—metabolites produced by a healthy gut microbiome and found in fermented foods—suggests they may help restore gut balance, improve metabolism, and support overall health.
Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome
Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Editor-in-Chief of Gut Bites MD. When milliseconds can mean the difference between silver and gold, endurance athletes in sports like marathon running, cycling, rowing and swimming optimize every aspect of their physiology for a competitive edge. Many of these efforts result in enhancing the performance of…
Polyphenols Ignite Metabolic Health via Mitochondria & GLP-1
Polyphenols, like fiber are a key part of our diet that are removed with ultra-processing and that may be contributing to the rising rates of obesity and diabetes.
How Food Stimulates Natural GLP-1 Through Your Gut Microbiome
Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Editor-in-Chief of Gut Bites MD. Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are weight loss and diabetes drugs that have made quite a splash in health news. They target regulatory pathways involved in both obesity and diabetes and are widely considered breakthroughs for weight loss and blood sugar control.…
Microbiome Diet Unlock: Prebiotics & The 4F Foods
Our partner in health, the gut microbiome, has grown weak with ultra-processing of food. Fibers, Phenols, Good Fats, and Ferments can make it strong again.