Why Gut Health Is More Than Just the Microbiome Gut health has been a hot topic in the health and wellness world for years, and by now, most of us understand why it’s so important. But as our understanding evolves, it’s time to look beyond the microbiome. One crucial, often-overlooked component of gut health is the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)—also known as the “Second Brain.” When we think about digestion, motility, and nutrient absorption, we assume the gut just knows how to perform these functions. It’s true that the stomach produces hydrochloric acid (HCL), the pancreas secretes enzymes, and the...
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We’ve all heard about probiotics — those beneficial bacteria in tiny capsules, working to keep our guts happy. Then there are prebiotics, the essential food for these bacteria, which seem to be added to everything these days, even sodas. But now there’s a new term buzzing in the gut-health world: post-biotics.
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By: Roland Pankewich We are back for another month of education in the world of probiotics which if you have been following this series in 2024, we CLEARLY love talking about. Today we are going to examine the concept of a high-quality product in a way that might surprise some, because they are things that very few think of. We have bestowed the virtues of things like; strain designations, sodium alginate, and LactoStim® which I will briefly mention again but I want to open your eyes as the end consumer to considerations of supplements that ENSURE quality from start of...
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By: Roland Pankewich If you own a time machine, then this article is not for you. IF you obey the laws of physics like most of us, then you will really want to keep reading…. The concept of anti-aging is an interesting one because we cannot change our age chronologically no matter how much you alter your ID or lie on forms when asked. What you CAN do is change your age BIOLOGICALLY and I hope to be able to set the tone of understanding and give some strategies of how to do so! An easy way to understand biological...
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