Don’t be afraid to indulge this holiday season. But amidst the sweet treats, it’s easy to let our gut health fall to the wayside. A healthy gut is vital for keeping ourselves energized and feeling good throughout this busy time. That’s why we’re bringing you some holiday-themed gut-healthy recipes! Let us know what you think [...] The post Happy Holidays from IgY Nutrition: Gut-Healthy Recipes for Our Favorite Season appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

If you’ve been considering doing a juice cleanse to lose weight, “detoxify” your body, or simply boost your diet, it’s essential that you have all the facts before you begin. While specific fasting regimens may offer short-term benefits, there are several reasons why juice cleansing may not be an effective means of “detoxing.” In this [...] The post Should you do a “cleanse” or a “detox?” appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

The appendix, once thought to be a vestigial organ (meaning, an organ that does not serve a purpose), has recently been discovered to play a vital role in repopulating the gut microbiome after episodes of sickness.  You might be thinking - well, don’t people live perfectly normal, healthy lives after having their appendix removed?  Yes, [...] The post Appendectomies May Lead to Gut Microbiome Disruption appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

Microbiome-related gut issues can be tricky to treat. Are antibiotics the solution? What about addressing vitamin deficiencies or trying digestive enzymes? Maybe you’re intolerant to gluten... does that thought pattern sound familiar? The list of possible culprits can go on and on.  Several strategies could help to alleviate gut issues. And sometimes, they can make [...] The post How do IgY Antibodies Work for Treating Gut Issues?  appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

A new study published in Nature Medicine asserts that testing the gut microbiome’s composition may be more accurate than testing calprotectin (a marker of gut inflammation) to diagnose patients with IBD (inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s).  By studying nearly 6,000 fecal samples from people across several different regions and ethnicities, they found [...] The post New Research Shows Testing the Gut Microbiome is More Accurate than Traditional Tests for IBD Diagnosis appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

Pumpkin season is here! Though most of us know it for its rich, warm flavor that fits perfectly into cozy fall nights, many are unaware of its gut health benefits. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, pumpkin can play a positive role in your gut microbiome. In this blog, we’ll look at why pumpkin is [...] The post Gut-Healthy Pumpkin Recipes and Pumpkin Science appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

It seems like there are an infinite number of potential culprits for gut issues. “Is it something I’m eating? Is it something I’m not eating? What about a medical condition, like a parasite or SIBO? Could it be plain old IBS?”  We know that gut health journeys can be convoluted and that finding the cause [...] The post Could Fructose be Causing Your Bloating? appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gut microbiome plays a much larger role in our overall health than previously thought. Microorganisms living in our guts are crucial for digestion, immune system regulation, and even metabolic processes. If things go awry in our microbiomes, several aspects of our health could go awry too.  One [...] The post Type 2 Diabetes and the Gut Microbiome appeared first on IGY Nutrition ..read more

Did you forget where you put your keys for the third time this week? Do you struggle to focus, or feel “out of it,” despite having gotten enough sleep? These are both symptoms of brain fog. You might have heard that the gut-brain axis or gut microbiome could be related to your cognitive health. But did you know that SIBO or “LIBO” aren’t always the culprit? Enter H. pylori, an annoying little critter that might just be taking up space in your stomach. So what is H. pylori, and what might it have to do with your brain fog? Let’s jump in. What is H. Pylori? H. pylori is a type of bact ..read more

Do you suffer from chronic bloating regardless of what you eat? Are you plagued by digestive issues like constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of both? Up to 78% of people who believe they have IBS may actually have SIBO: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.  If these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to get tested. Let’s learn more about SIBO  and IBS causes below. What is SIBO? We’ve all come to know and love the gut microbiome in recent years. What we don’t often think about is that the gut microbiome needs to stay where it’s supposed to stay: in the large intest ..read more