DO YOU SUFFER FROM SIBO?

SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and it involves harmful microbes invading the small intestine. These bacteria can damage the intestinal lining, reduce nutrient absorption (causing malabsorption), allow substances to transfer from the gut into the bloodstream, trigger immune responses (such as hayfever, sinus issues, etc) and cause other health problems. Some of the […]

ANTIBIOTICS LINKED TO WEIGHT GAIN

Changes in the gut microbiome from low-dose antibiotics caused mice to gain weight. Similar alterations in humans taking antibiotics, especially children, might be adding to the obesity epidemic Amy Maxmen Nature Magazine 27.8.12   Bacteria living naturally within the gut provide a gateway to flab, according to a few reports this week. These bacteria may […]