Does a gluten-free diet (GFD) help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)? Or is it only effective for people with NCGS? NCGS is a type
Digestive enzymes (DEs) break down macronutrients to be digested and absorbed by the body. The digestive system produces them. In some cases of gastrointestinal illness or malfunction, DEs are recommended
Does intensephysical exercise modify microbiota density and composition?
FODMAPs (an acronym for “fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates. They are difficult for the small intestines to absorb, so they are fermented by the microbiota in
Is there such a thing as increased intestinal permeability as a pathophysiological state (aka “leaky gut”)? Based on my research, I must conclude that there is indeed such a thing
The cinnamon tree can be traced to origins in China and India and has unique characteristics. The tree can grow to be over 25 feet tall, with trunks growing up
Tight junctions, a type of epithelial cell, are fusions between plasma membranes (2009 Lecture, 2016). They are composed of proteins and enhanced with cholesterol (Junctions Between Cells, 2016). Healthy tight