Reparative Health & Wellness
Key Takeaways Intestinal Energy & Repair Enterocytes Need Fuel The lining of the small intestine turns over quickly, so it needs steady raw materials and steady energy. Many tissues can lean on glucose or fatty acids, yet intestinal cells often rely heavily on glutamine as a working fuel source. Research reviews describe glutamine as a … Read more
Key Takeaways Postbiotics Basics Gut Signals Postbiotics are made from microbes after they are no longer alive. They can include inactive bacteria, cell wall parts, proteins, enzymes and compounds made during fermentation. The current scientific definition describes a postbiotic as a preparation of inactive microbes or their parts that gives a health benefit to the … Read more
Key Takeaways Gut Brain Basics Gut Signals Your gut and brain talk all day. The vagus nerve carries signals between the gut and brain. Immune cells also send messages when the gut lining is irritated. Gut bacteria make compounds that can affect inflammation, stress response and brain chemistry. Human research links gut microbiome changes with … Read more