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.
Have you ever wondered why you can never eat just one French fry or just one chip? According to a new study performed on rats, researchers studied the link between gut and brain activity and found that a high fat diet changes the populations of …
Gas Gas build-up is as natural as it gets. Your diet is of course a major factor. Bacteria from the food we eat during the course of the day ferments in your intestines. So the more fermented foods you eat, the more gas you’re going …
Photo by Carolina Heza on Unsplash Depression symptoms often include certain digestive problems. Research has shown that the makeup of bacteria in your gut can influence your emotional health. However, not all gastric issues are due to a mental health condition. Depending on your symptoms, …
Bloating can be quite an uncomfortable feeling. Puffiness in your mid-section and the lagging feeling that comes along with it might be caused by a variety of factors. Small changes in your gut flora can lead to changes in how your intestines move, as well …
Photo by Denny Muller on Unsplash The medical field is always working towards discovering new ways and techniques to detect serious illnesses, especially cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home colon cancer test. Cologuard is the first stool-based screening test that …
Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash New research shows that highly painful kidney stones seem to increase during the summer months. For those who haven’t suffered from kidney stones, this might not be a major concern, but they can develop very suddenly and at any …