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Butyrate for Gut Health
Dec 25, 2024 - Eliana Oberman
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber in the large intestine. While small amounts are naturally present in foods like butter, supplements such as sodium butyrate and calcium butyrate contain a chemically modified form called butyric acid. When and Where is Butyrate Produced? When healthy gut microbiota in the […]
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Are Chia and Flax Seeds Good For Diverticulitis?
Sep 22, 2024 - Alegria Elbazis
Table of contents: What are chia and flax seeds? Is it good to eat seeds for someone with diverticulitis? Common misconceptions on seed intake and diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation or infection of diverticula—small pouches that can form in the walls of the intestines, particularly the colon. While many people with […]
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The Benefits of Chamomile for Cortisol Levels
Jul 21, 2024- Summer Pitocchelli-Schwartzman
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