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IBS, the Microbiome and the Potential of Probiotics: <br>FDA authorizes IND to study the effects of DS-01 (Daily Synbiotic) on patients living with IBS

IBS, the Microbiome and the Potential of Probiotics:
FDA authorizes IND to study the effects of DS-01 (Daily Synbiotic) on patients living with IBS

Cramping. Abdominal pain. Bloating, gas, and diarrhea. These are unpleasant words to read and even more troublesome to endure physically. But that’s the day-to-day experience of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, the most common gastrointestinal condition worldwide. IBS affects an estimated 10-15% of the U.S. population and nearly 12% of all…

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Bacteria for Bees

Bacteria for Bees

Meet the honey bee. The honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) is one of our most vital insect pollinators, responsible for nearly a third of our global food crops¹—from avocados to coffee to blueberries, and even cotton. But widespread pesticide use, along with climate change, disease, and habitat loss, has contributed to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)²,…

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Five Whole-Body Benefits of Probiotics

Five Whole-Body Benefits of Probiotics

Did you know 61% of Americans suffer from digestive discomfort1? For many, probiotics offer a potential solution to this chronic problem. Specific strains of probiotics have been shown to support ease of bloating and promote healthy regularity. But the benefits of probiotics go far beyond the gut. Certain probiotic strains can impact your systemic health…

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7 Ways To Consider Your Microbiome This Holiday Season

7 Ways To Consider Your Microbiome This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of reflection and reconnection. It’s also a time of overindulgence, stress, and sickness. We tend to abandon our routines, deprioritize our health, and come January, seek atonement through resolutions we often fail to keep—a pattern most of us have experienced and recognize. And just as hard as the holidays…

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Where Does Your Microbiome Come From?

Where Does Your Microbiome Come From?

Your body is home to a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms, including 38,000,000,000,000 (that’s 38 trillion!) bacteria.1 Most of them reside in your gut, where they help aid in essential functions like digestion, immune response, and nutrient absorption. You’ll also find smaller communities in places like the mouth, skin, vagina, and penis. Organs we…

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We waged a 100-year war against bacteria. Now, we need their help.

We waged a 100-year war against bacteria. Now, we need their help.

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) recently reported that the wellness industry, which encompasses everything from nutrition and fitness to personalized and preventive medicine, accounted for 5.3% of worldwide economic output in 2017. That translates to a staggering $4.2 trillion, up from $3.4 trillion in 2013, the year of GWI’s inaugural report. You might think that…

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There’s a Scale for Your Poop. Here’s How to Read It.

There’s a Scale for Your Poop. Here’s How to Read It.

Poop is one of the most important (and visible) biomarkers of your gut health. It’s also surprisingly complex—a watery mixture of bacteria (living and dead), cellular lining, fiber, fats, proteins, mucus, bile, and other compounds your body couldn’t digest. Many of us sit on the toilet, casually scroll Tik Tok or Instagram, flush, and move…

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The Superfood You (And Your Microbes) Aren’t Getting Enough Of

The Superfood You (And Your Microbes) Aren’t Getting Enough Of

With all the noise about superfoods and fad diets (have you met a breatharian yet?) it’s easy to forget about the fundamentals of healthy eating. These include maintaining a well-balanced diet made up of mostly whole foods, and seeking out essential nutrients that cannot be synthesized by the body—vitamins, minerals, select fatty acids and amino…

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The Gender Data Gap Is Real. Here’s How We Can Fix It.

The Gender Data Gap Is Real. Here’s How We Can Fix It.

As British journalist Caroline Criado Perez demonstrates in her recent book, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, much of our society—from public spaces and workplaces to safety standards and medical training programs—has been designed by men, using data collected by men about the male experience. In research, this imbalance is known…

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