Gut Health

Akkermansia muciniphila is a gut bacterium that maintains the intestinal mucus barrier, influences metabolism, and shapes immune signaling. Here is what the evidence shows.

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria that fuels colon cells, regulates inflammation, and supports intestinal barrier integrity.

Candida overgrowth occurs when the fungal yeast Candida expands beyond its normal niche in the gut, triggering immune and digestive dysfunction.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where gluten triggers intestinal damage, impairing nutrient absorption and accelerating systemic inflammation.

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) transfers a healthy donor's gut bacteria to restore microbial balance, with evidence for recurrent infections and emerging research beyond.

GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows into the esophagus, causing tissue damage over time. Learn the mechanisms, signals, and restoration approaches.

The gut microbiome is the community of trillions of microorganisms in your intestines that shapes digestion, immunity, and aging. Here is how it works.

Gut restoration protocols are structured approaches to repair intestinal lining, rebalance microbial communities, and resolve digestive dysfunction from the root.

The gut-brain axis is the bidirectional communication network linking intestinal microbes to brain function, influencing mood, cognition, and systemic inflammation.

H. pylori is a stomach bacterium linked to ulcers, chronic inflammation, and nutrient malabsorption. Learn how it works, how to test, and what to do about it.

IBD encompasses Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract with systemic effects on aging and longevity.

IBS is a chronic functional gut disorder affecting motility and visceral sensation. Learn what causes it, how to decode symptoms, and restoration approaches.

Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal lining loses its selective barrier function, allowing molecules into the bloodstream that normally stay confined to the gut.

Microbiome testing analyzes the bacteria, fungi, and other organisms in your gut. Here is how it works, what current evidence supports, and how to interpret results.

Parasite testing identifies intestinal and systemic parasitic infections through stool analysis, blood work, or specialized panels, with guidance on accuracy and next steps.

Short-chain fatty acids are metabolites produced by gut bacteria from dietary fiber, fueling colon cells and regulating inflammation, immunity, and metabolism.

SIBO occurs when bacteria overpopulate the small intestine, causing bloating, malabsorption, and systemic effects. Mechanisms, testing, and restoration explained.

SIFO is fungal overgrowth in the small intestine, causing bloating, nausea, and digestive distress. Learn the mechanisms, testing, and restoration approaches.

Stool testing like GI-MAP and GI Effects profiles gut bacteria, parasites, fungi, and digestive markers to guide targeted gut restoration strategies.

The vagus nerve is the primary neural link between gut and brain, regulating digestion, immune signaling, and inflammation through bidirectional communication.

Zonulin is a protein that regulates tight junctions in the intestinal lining, directly controlling gut permeability. Learn how it works and what elevated levels mean.