Antibiotics and Cognition

An interesting study published Feb 2024 showed a correlation between antibiotics use and cognitive decline in later life. The reason for this has yet o be determines, though it does suggest a link between the microbiome and the brain. Nourish your gut, and your gut...

Depression and the Microbiome

I’m fascinated by the ongoing research concerning the connection between our microbiome and mental health. This new study sheds interesting insights on the potential alterations in those suffering from depression. In short, it shows significant differences in...

Microbiome Across the Lifespan

There is a lot of research going into the human microbiome, how it tends to change as we age, and the factors that affect those changes. For example, our microbiome is directly affected by the way we are born, the microbiome of those with whom we spend the most time,...

Legumes and Your Microbiome

Beans are so often overlooked as a “superfood”, and they have some amazing benefits. Among these benefits is lowering inflammation and autoimmunity, perhaps through fostering and healthy microbiome. Take a look at this study for an in-depth review:...