How Exercise Affects Your Gut
Recent research highlights the significant yet complex relationship between exercise and gut microbiota, revealing that physical activity can alter the composition and function of gut microbes. The gut microbiota, which can weigh up to 2 kg and comprises over 1,000 bacterial species, plays a crucial role in digestion, metabolism, and immune health. Animal studies have […]
Influencing Gut Microbiota and How it Affects Host Health
Dr. Sarah King, ND Would it surprise you to know that the human colon contains about 3.3 lbs. of bacteria?1 This microbiota is practically its own organ, acting as an entire ecosystem, with its own immune system, nervous system, and the ability to influence what the body absorbs from inside the intestinal lumen. Consider the […]