What do we mean by bad digestions? On many occasions, we are not even aware that our digestive system is not working properly since we normalize things such as flatulence and acidity, among others. Technically, poor digestion is when your body is not taking full advantage of/ not absorbing the nutrients you ingest, which leads […]
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What does poor digestion have to do with the immune system?
For some time now, the immune system has become one of the most popular topics. What is the immune system, how to strengthen it, what kind of diet should we follow to keep our defenses strong and active, are just some of the questions raised by everybody. There is a clear and direct relationship between […]
Why should we include digestive enzymes in your first aid kit?
Flatulence? Bloating? Heaviness after eating? Does it sound familiar to you? Christmas is around the corner and with it countless meals that may cause you digestive discomfort. We invite you to discover the wonderful world of digestive enzymes and their power to improve digestions. It is important to mention that whenever the problem is chronic […]
A healthy intestinal flora is our first line of defence
Is the digestive system related to our immune system? The answer is yes, since our bacterial flora is our first line of defence. In fact, everything in our body is related and must be consistent. Or what is the same, homeostasis, that natural tendency of our organism to maintain the balance of its biological processes. […]
3 Frequently asked questions and answers about clinical applications of probiotics
In this article we have proposed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about clinical applications of probiotics. As you probably already know and according to the World Health Organization, probiotics are “live microorganisms that, when administered in the right amount, confer a beneficial effect on the health of the subject who receives […]
Probiotics: how those little bugs can make all the difference by Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Probiotics are defined as microorganisms, mostly bacteria (but also some yeast, such as the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii) that are able to reach the intestine in sufficient amounts in an active state and thus are able to exert positive health effects. Numerous probiotic microorganisms (e.g. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, L. reuteri, bifidobacteria and certain strains of […]
