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Best (and Worst) Foods for Gut Health

Posted by Ethan Boldt on January 06, 2021

By Dr. Josh Axe Your gut microbiome helps to support the overall health and wellness of your body, including by housing the majority of your immune system. One of the primary goals of following a “gut health diet” is to improve the ratio of “good guy” bacteria (also called probiotics) to the “bad guy” microbes living in your gastrointestinal tract. How can you increase good bacteria in your gut naturally? By eating more of the best foods that foster the growth of friendly bacteria while supporting overall gut health. Gut-friendly foods — such as vegetables, bone broth, grass-fed meats, probiotic...

Cordyceps Uses and Benefits for the Gut, Immune System and Energy

Posted by Ethan Boldt on December 26, 2020

By Jill Levy Long considered to be “functional mushrooms,” cordyceps have been a staple in holistic health traditions for centuries due to being revered for their health-promoting properties. How do cordyceps affect humans? In recent years, research on cordyceps mushroom has turned up impressive findings, reporting that this superstar mushroom can generally help to support healthy gut microbiota, immune system function and defenses, healthy energy levels, and much more. Best of all, today there’s no need to go mushroom foraging to take advantage of cordyceps benefits. Now widely available in powder, capsule and tablet form, cordyceps supplements are a convenient...

Type 1 Collagen Benefits and Top Supplements

Posted by Ethan Boldt on December 20, 2020

When we hear about collagen supplements, most of us probably assume that all collagen protein is the same. But here’s a little known fact: Researchers have identified at least 16 different types of collagen within the human body, including type 1 collagen (the most abundant type), types 2, 3, 5 and 10. The majority of the collagen within your body is type 1 collagen, which accounts for an estimated 90 percent of your collagen stores. Generally speaking, collagen type 1 helps to form our skin, bones, tendons, corneas, blood vessel walls and other connective tissues. It’s considered a very strong...

Top 12 Keto Fast Food Options

Posted by Ethan Boldt on December 07, 2020

By Christine Ruggeri We've all been there. You're on a road trip or things are just so busy, it sneaks up on you. It's dinnertime. You're hungry and there are limited options. Thankfully, you can still stay in ketosis even though you're in a pinch and need to settle on something quick and maybe not-so-healthy. Believe it or not, there are plenty of keto fast food restaurants offering menu items that are keto-friendly and won't derail your efforts. We all know that eating fast food regularly comes with some serious side effects, but it's comforting to know that when there...

Marine Collagen Benefits and How to Use

Posted by Ethan Boldt on November 28, 2020

By Jill Levy Wondering how different sources of collagen compare? Fish collagen, also sometimes called marine collagen, definitely tops the list, considering it’s one of the most highly available types. While there are benefits associated with all animal collagen sources, fish collagen peptides are typically known to have higher absorption and bioavailability — due to their smaller particle sizes compared to other forms. Bioavailability of collagen is highly important since it largely determines the efficiency of the nutrients you ingest. Fish collagen’s ability to generally be more easily absorbed by our bodies is due to its lower molecular weight and...

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