Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
“You are what you eat” has become “You are what you absorb.” Digestion is important because it is the only way your body can get the nutrients it needs through the foods and nutrients you are consuming. Your digestive system has the capability to affect your body’s vitamin and mineral absorbency, hormone regulation, immune response, and so much more. Your gut serves as a communication center for the brain, ensuring optimal digestion and other important health functions. Stay up-to-date with the latest studies and research from leading sources. Topics like Probiotics, nutrient depletions, how your gut bacteria and obesity is linked, and many others are discussed here in the digestive health achieves.
Though your body has natural defenses in place to keep your digestive system working properly, processed foods and sugar could be impacting its effectiveness. Here’s what you need to know about specific digestive-supporting nutrients.
A new study has found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity, as well as an association with lower levels of obesity and ‘bad’ cholesterol. If there was ever a time to reach for a glass of red wine, it’s now!
You can find flaxseeds in a number of different foods like oatmeal, muffins and even cereal. This is for good reason! Flaxseeds are one of the most healthiest foods, as it supplies a number of essential nutrients, like lignans and essential fatty acids. Here’s what …
Understanding the digestive system can seem intimidating. But could your system be trying to tell you something? It may not be fun to talk about but complications with digestion can result in a multitude of digestive issues and associated health problems, like heartburn, constipation, and …
Photo by Artem Kovalev on Unsplash A team of researchers from the Shanghai Mental Health Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, set out to investigate if there was evidence to support improvement of anxiety symptoms by regulating intestinal microbiota, or gut bacteria. …
Photo by Nadine Primeau on Unsplash According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), you should be consuming anywhere between 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day. However, if you’re like most Americans following the Standard American Diet (SAD), your consumption is …