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What is Akkermansia and Why Is It Crucial for Your Gut Health? Sep 09, 2024

Ever wondered what's really going on inside your gut?

You’ve probably heard a lot about probiotics and the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, but there's one specific bacterium that might not be on your radar yet: Akkermansia muciniphila.

This powerful microbe plays a significant role...

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The Gut-Weight Connection: How Your Microbiome Influences Weight Loss Jul 22, 2024

There's an old adage that you hear when it comes to weight loss - "calories in should be less than calories out". I've heard so many people over the years say that they just need to eat less and exercise more to lose weight.  Here's the thing (and I'm putting it in bold because I mean...

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The Role of GLP-1 in Gut Health and Weight Loss Jul 15, 2024

 

The Role of GLP-1 in Gut Health and Weight Loss

Introduction

I'm sure you've heard of Ozempic, the miraculous weight loss drug. If not, I have a bit of a concern if you're getting out of the house or reading the news!

This popular medication is very divisive in the healthcare world....

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