Microbiome
The latest on the science of the microbiome.
When to Take a Probiotic? Why Technology Trumps Timing
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the WHO, probiotics are defined as living micro organisms that confer a health benefit on the host (aka… Read More
What are the Health Benefits of Bifidobacterium Longum?
In a previous post I wrote about strains of probiotic bacteria that improve “brain power,” Bifidobacterium Longum (B. Longum) was featured prominently. Certain strains of B. Longum have indeed been… Read More
Breaking Down the 3 Big Causes of Acne
We all want clearer skin, right? So, in the name of clearing up acne and associated acne myths, let’s get nerdy with a deep dive into the science of zits…. Read More
When a Gluten Free Diet Isn’t Enough to Heal the Gut
I had a friend visiting last week who has celiac disease. Watching him carefully navigate restaurant menus made me realize how relaxed my “gluten free” diet truly was. Why is… Read More
Why I don’t eat vegetable oil
This is a post about why I don’t eat vegetable oil, not as much a post about why vegetable oil is bad for people in general (although it is), so… Read More
Why Glyphosate is Dangerous, and How to Avoid Eating it
Glyphosate is the main ingredient in the weed-killer Roundup® and is the most widely used chemical herbicide in history. Chances are, this chemical is in at least some of the… Read More
The Mold Genes: What You Need to Know
The fuzzy weblike structures formed by molds are a common sight, which is not surprising given that the number of identified mold species number in the thousands, with likely millions… Read More
Should I be taking probiotics while pregnant?
One of the most trending topics in pregnancy today is probiotics. We’ve all heard of them (and we’ve written about them here at Gene Food quite a bit), but can… Read More
Tips for Building Gut Health in Kids: Why Whole Foods are Best for the Microbiome
Anyone who has kids, or any experience with kids, knows that there are a lot of picky eaters and that school cafeterias, fast food, and pre-packaged and processed foods aren’t… Read More
Bifidobacterium vs. Lactobacillus probiotics: what’s the difference?
All the growing interest surrounding probiotics has led to an explosion in the supplement market, which is estimated to be valued at $45.64 billion and growing. A probiotic is defined… Read More
Probiotics Can Reduce Stress and Improve Mood. Here’s Why
Nootropics (supplements that increase cognitive ability) are all the rage these days, especially in Silicon Valley where nootropic supplements (and pharmaceuticals) are often taken as performance enhancers. I’ve already written… Read More
The blood type diet has been debunked, or has it?
Hope the headline didn’t get you too excited. Yes, the blood type diet is largely thin on evidence. Although, as I will discuss in this post, there are a few… Read More