Gut Health

24 Jun 21

Shilajit – Hollywood’s New Natural Health Secret

The newest big name in Hollywood is not some rising starlet, but rather, an ancient super-supplement that has celebrities interested. Stars are notoriously health-conscious, and they’ve been keeping this health trend a closely guarded secret within their elite inner circles. What they’re intrigued with is the power of Ayurveda, which is a complete, holistic philosophy […]

24 Jun 21

The Healthiest Prebiotic & Probiotic Foods for Your Gut

We’ve gathered a definitive list of the best foods to eat to support your gut. Understanding Prebiotics Basically, prebiotic fiber is plant-based dietary fiber that the body doesn’t digest. Instead, these compounds travel to the lower digestive tract, where they act as a food source for the “good bacteria” living there (i.e. the probiotics). If […]

24 Jun 21

How Good Gut Health Can Boost Your Immune System

We’ve all heard that, “you are what you eat,” but this could be more true than we ever thought, when we consider the connections between the immune system and the health of the gut. Your diet obviously affects the health of your gut, but not many people know that it also affects the functioning of […]

24 Jun 21

The 5 Best Gut Health blogs of 2020

If you’d like to learn more about having the best possible gut health, take a look at our list of the five best gut health blogs out there. These sites are popular and for a good reason – they’re filled with useful info to help those struggling with SIDO, candida, heartburn, chronic bloating, IBS, leaky […]

24 Jun 21

Actually, There’s a Strong Chance You’re Not Really Gluten Intolerant

GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are a new addition, speaking n evolutionary terms. Not all GMOs are the same, but the truth is we’re not 100% sure about their long-term impacts on the human body. According to the Institute for Responsible Technology, there are GMOs that can actually trigger sensitivities to gluten. Now health and […]

22 Jun 21

Swedish Researchers Find a Connection Between the Gut Microbiome and Muscle Growth

Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, has published the results of a study exploring the way that the gut microbiome influences the development of skeletal muscle mass in mice. Team head Sven Pettersson already understood from other research that the gut microbiome is greatly involved in a wide range of functions, including metabolism, immune function […]

22 Jun 21

The World’s Favorite Antidepressant Could Be Wreaking Havoc on Our Gut Health

What most people know as Prozac is officially called fluoxetine, and it’s easily one of the most prescribed SSRI medications in the world. There’s no doubt that millions of people find it helpful, but what are the downsides? A UCLA study has suggested a serious side effect you may not have thought about. Not many people know […]

22 Jun 21

Leaky Gut Syndrome is not Just About Digestion – It Affects Your ENTIRE Body

You’ve probably heard of leaky gut syndrome before, or you may have even experienced symptoms yourself. But how much do you know about how leaky gut comes about? This term is now increasingly popular to describe a certain dysfunction of the intestinal membrane. This gut lining is responsible for moderating the absorption of nutrients form […]

22 Jun 21

How Exactly do you “Eat Mindfully”?

We all know how important it is to bring a little mindfulness to our daily lives, but this can be a lot easier said than done – especially when it comes to our eating habits. It seems like modern life is all about being glued to screens. How often do you eat while at your […]

22 Jun 21

Zonulin, Leaky Gut, and Tight Junctions

At AEON, we’re all about the power of a super-healthy gut! In our investigations to uncover all things to do with healthy digestion, leaky gut and immune health, we’ve discovered something new and interesting: zonulin. We should say it’s actually not all that new. Alessio Fasano is a gastroenterologist and researcher with the University of […]