Metabolite of the Month: The Fat Molecule Your Gut Makes That May Protect Your Brain

Years of Blood, Sweat, and Poop: How ThaenaBiotic® Was Actually Made

The Story Behind ThaenaBiotic®: From a Greek God of Death to Your Gut

Mucus Is Gross. It's Also Essential. Here's What It Does for Your Gut.

What 'Oxidative Stress' Actually Means for Your Gut (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Why Your Gut Microbiome Affects How Well You Sleep (And Vice Versa)

Scurvy Was Just the Beginning: The Vitamins Your Microbiome Manufactures

The Fungi-Gut Connection: Why Mushrooms Are Among the Best Things You Can Eat for Your Microbiome

Why 'Calories In, Calories Out' Misses What Your Gut Bacteria Are Doing

Humans and Bacteria Have Been Co-Evolving for Billions of Years. Here's Why That Changes Everything.

Why Pet Owners Have Healthier Microbiomes (The Science Is Surprisingly Solid)

Pet lovers unite! Do you have an extra lint-roller to get the animal hair off your black pants? Got a ball or two wedged under the couch? Is your cat perched atop your warm computer? Congratulations! You are on your way to a healthy microbiome.

Why Microbiome Diversity Is the Most Underrated Anti-Aging Strategy

Every living thing ages, grows old, and dies. And yet, as humans, we resist aging. The anti-aging industry is growing at record rates, and some estimates suggest that the US anti-aging industry will be worth $88 billion by 2025. In other words, we spend a lot of money for the dream of being forever young.

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics: What's the Actual Difference and Which One Do You Need?

The popularity of probiotics has led to a whole new class of microbiome-related supplements including therapeutic microbes, the nutrients that feed them, and the metabolites they produce.

The 30-Plant Rule: One of the Best-Supported Things You Can Do for Your Gut

The importance of including plant-based fiber and carbohydrates in a healthy diet for vitamins and minerals is not a new concept. However, new studies suggest that dietary intake of plant foods can have significant benefits to your gut microbiome.

Beyond Probiotics: Why the Most Important Gut Science Is About Metabolites, Not Bacteria

Simply put, metabolites are the products made when the body breaks down food, chemicals, or its own tissues. Bacterial-derived metabolites are the postbiotic molecules that result from the fermentation of dietary fibers and resistant starches; eating plenty of these foods will ensure the production of the metabolites necessary for good health.

You Have 38 Trillion Microbial Passengers. Here's What They're Doing.

  The Microbiome - “micro” meaning small and “biome” meaning living - is the name used to describe all of the microbes that live in our gut, on our skin, in our mouth, and all over our body. The term “microbiome” encompasses the diversity of microbes with bacteria vastly outnumbering all the other microbes in our microbiome including viruses, yeast, fungi, and protozoans.