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BiotiQuest® Gut Health & Probiotics Blog with Martha Carlin
Rebuilding Lost Diversity in the Microbiome: Wh...
Martha Carlin | Jul 21, 2026 |
After spending years studying the microbiome and working alongside scientists investigating how our microbial communities shape health, I've come to believe we're asking the wrong question. The real question isn't simply,...
Rebuilding Lost Diversity in the Microbiome: Wh...
After spending years studying the microbiome and working alongside scientists investigating how our microbial communities shape health, I've come to believe we're asking the wrong question. The real question isn't simply, How do we add more beneficial bacteria? It's how do we...
The Human Myth: Why We Can't Understand Human H...
Martha Carlin | Jul 13, 2026 |
For most of my life, I believed what nearly all of us were taught in biology class. The human body was made up of organs, tissues, cells, and our own...
The Human Myth: Why We Can't Understand Human H...
For most of my life, I believed what nearly all of us were taught in biology class. The human body was made up of organs, tissues, cells, and our own DNA. If you wanted to understand health or disease, you...
Rebuilding the Foundation: Why "Missing Microbe...
Martha Carlin | Jul 09, 2026 |
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As parents, when we see our kids struggling with behavioral challenges, sensory overload, or brain fog, we immediately look for solutions. We try diet overhauls, coordinate endless specialist appointments, and...
Rebuilding the Foundation: Why "Missing Microbe...
As parents, when we see our kids struggling with behavioral challenges, sensory overload, or brain fog, we immediately look for solutions. We try diet overhauls, coordinate endless specialist appointments, and buy highly recommended supplements.
What Medicine Got Wrong (And Your Body Always K...
Martha Carlin | Jul 06, 2026 |
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We’ve all been there: waking up after eight hours of "sleep" still feeling exhausted, battling brain fog by 2:00 PM, and fighting off sugar cravings with sheer willpower. When we...
What Medicine Got Wrong (And Your Body Always K...
We’ve all been there: waking up after eight hours of "sleep" still feeling exhausted, battling brain fog by 2:00 PM, and fighting off sugar cravings with sheer willpower. When we ask conventional medicine for help, we're usually handed a band-aid....
Is Your Gut Eating Your Brain Power?
Martha Carlin | Apr 15, 2026 |
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Have you ever wondered why some people stay sharp and active into their 90s, while others struggle with "brain fog" or neurological decline in their 50s?
Is Your Gut Eating Your Brain Power?
Have you ever wondered why some people stay sharp and active into their 90s, while others struggle with "brain fog" or neurological decline in their 50s?
Probiotics and the Regulation of the Stress Res...
Martha Carlin | Apr 02, 2026 |
Stress signals from the brain can influence digestion, immune activity, and microbial balance. But just as importantly, the microbiome sends signals back to the brain, influencing neurotransmitters, inflammatory pathways, and...
Probiotics and the Regulation of the Stress Res...
Stress signals from the brain can influence digestion, immune activity, and microbial balance. But just as importantly, the microbiome sends signals back to the brain, influencing neurotransmitters, inflammatory pathways, and even the body’s hormonal stress response.
Waking Up to a Probiotic Breakfast Can Do Wonders for Your Gut Health
Did you know that recent studies show people with poor gut diversity had lower quality of life? The health of your microbiome impacts your mental health, sleep, energy, the risk for chronic illnesses, and much more. A probiotic breakfast can...
Can Probiotic Supplements Make or Break Your Fast?
Intermittent fasting (IF) may have started as a fitness trend for weight loss, but today it's a go-to lifestyle choice for many. Practicing intermittent fasting has been linked with health benefits such as lowering blood sugar and insulin, preventing heart...








