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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Mental health and your gut: what’s the relationship?
If you’ve ever felt butterflies in your stomach or felt nauseous when stressed, you’ve experienced the physical connection between your gut and brain. However, this connection does far more than give physical sensation to your emotions, as researchers suggest your...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 38: Are probiotics the key to better health?
By now, you've probably realized that gut bacteria is a topic worth paying attention to. With over 100 trillion microorganisms and a surface area 20 times larger than skin, it's no surprise that the gut microbiome has a prolific impact...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
From supplement makers to fermented food enthusiasts, probiotic proponents argue that beneficial microbes can improve gut health, boost immunity, speed up metabolism, and enhance mood. But do probiotics really work, and if so, which ones should you be taking? Here’s everything...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Feeding your gut microbiome for weight management
Gut health has become an ever-increasing area of interest over the last decade. And for good reason! Studies continue to show that the gut microbiome influences inflammation, mental health, cardiovascular function, immunity, glycemic control, appetite regulation, and digestive health, all...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
6 unique, science-backed ways to enhance your immunity
Your immune system is always working to keep you healthy by fighting off infectious organisms and protecting itself against harmful pathogens. However, a lack of sleep, stress, alcohol and even obesity can weaken the immune system, leaving your body wide...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
What causes runner’s stomach and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had to peel off into the woods mid-run for an emergency bathroom stop or have plotted out your running routes around bathroom accessibility, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve heard this phenomenon called ‘runner’s stomach’, ‘runner’s gut’, or...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Welcome to the first edition of Elo’s newsletter, The Sisu. We’re excited to cut through the BS and bring you interesting, science-backed nutrition information from around the web. With COVID continuing to impact our lives, it seems fitting to make...