Health Blogs — MicroBiome

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Arterial and Heart Health

Posted by Traci Garcia on

The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Arterial and Heart Health

  The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. These bacteria play an important role in many aspects of health, including metabolism, immunity, and mood. Recent research has shown that people with heart disease often have an unhealthy gut microbiome. This unhealthy microbiome can produce harmful substances that can damage the heart and blood vessels. One of the main harmful substances produced by an unhealthy gut microbiome is lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS is a toxin that is released when certain bacteria die. LPS can trigger inflammation and immune system activation, which can damage the...

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Minding Your Microbiome

Posted by James McCauley on

Minding Your Microbiome

The bacteria that comprise our microbiome are in us but not of us. Technically, we are in a relationship with our microbiome — and, it may be the most intimate relationship we can have. Microbiome – In Us, Not Of UsA wide variety of microorganisms inhabit almost every part of the human body — living on the skin, in in the nose and the gut. These microorganisms are known collectively as our microbiome and luckily, most of the time they live in harmony with us, providing functions essential to our survival. We know that having normal, healthy gastrointestinal bacteria is...

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Rebalancing the Microbiome with Herbs

Posted by Matthew White on

Rebalancing the Microbiome with Herbs

Numerous studies have confirmed that aged garlic extract supports cardiovascular function. But new research demonstrates how it supports the health and balance of the gut microbiome.

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