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Small intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Role of methane & Hydrogen Sulphide Gas
We have discussed in our earlier blog how gut dysbiosis or imbalance in our gut bacteria can make some of the microbes (such as Archaea) move from large intestine to small intestine to feast on the food/nutrients stagnant around small intestine, resulting in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). People suffering from digestive issues exhibit different
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Nutrient Absorption & Gut Health
It is a common notion that whatever we consume gets converted into energy. Although this holds true for much of what we eat, there is stuff inside our food that is not converted into fuel. However, it does not mean they are not important. Such micro elements are very much relevant since without these we
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Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio: Relevant biomarker for obesity & irritable bowel disorders
We are only 1% humans epigenetically. Our gut is home to 100 trillions of microorganisms composed of bacteria, algae, yeast, virus & archaea. Due to the role of these gut microbes in almost every biological function in our body, the gut is also referred to as our second brain. Right from metabolic health, immune response,
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Role of Short Chain Fatty Acids in improving Gut health
Short chain fatty acids (SCFA) are one the most common metabolites released by our gut bacteria from the fermentation of the dietary fibre. These dietary fibres are the carbs consumed by us that is not digestible by cells & get passed onto microbes in our large intestine to metabolize them & release beneficial compounds for
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Obesity, Type 2 diabetes & heart diseases: What is the common connection?
Obesity, type 2 diabetes & coronary heart diseases are dreaded chronic diseases impacting more than half of the total global adult population taken together. At first glance, these 3 chronic diseases seem to be different. However, it turns out it stems for the same root- Disruption in metabolism (changes in chemical reactions in our body).
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Why Gut can be cure for all chronic diseases?
Over the last 3 decades, we have witnessed development in healthcare delivery globally! Still, we have been witnessing new challenges in our health including obesity, metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome(IBS), allergies, asthma & even neurodegenerative disorders such as Autism, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s. 9% of the global adult population suffer from diabetes
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How does our gut influence our behaviour?
Our gut microbiome is the instruction room that communicates with & influencing various internal systems including immune system, digestive system, metabolism, brain, mitochondria, circadian rhythm & even emotional & cognitive responses. Among these the most uncommon & unheard is influence of our gut microbiome on our mood & behaviour- the connection with brain. Let us
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Nutrition-Heart health connection
We have been facing issues related to cardiovascular diseases for the last 4 decades. This dreaded disease takes 17.9 million lives each year, accounting for 31% of deaths worldwide. With scientific revolution & advances, there are ample ways which can be adopted by people to take care of their health. The only way to prevent
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Building Immunity by Optimising Gut Microbiome
With social distancing becoming commonplace across the world, we are wondering how we boost our natural immunity! No I am not talking of the immune boosters available in the market which literally do nothing to improve our immunity. Rather, they harm our gut microbiome. Latest research indicates, our immunity is linked to the health of
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A. Muciniphila: The beneficial bacteria that protects gut lining
Our large intestine is home to trillions of bacteria, all of which have different roles to play in our body functions & protect us from diseases. 90% of bacteria are part of Firmicutes & Bacteroidetes phylum. Today we are going to discuss a beneficial bacteria- Akkermansia Muciniphila which is a part of Verrucomicrobia Phylum (3%
