BiotiQuest® Gut Health & Probiotics Blog » gut immunity

I was honored to return as a guest on the Keto Kamp Podcast with Ben Azadi!  In this episode we speak about our digestive system and its impact on us. We discuss why the immune system is the one that kills us, not the pathogen, plus the right time to eat fruits. We also chat about the Krebs Cycle, how the digestive system works, lipopolysaccharide, and the impact of antibiotics...

Planning a trip abroad after the pandemic? Don't forget a plan for supporting your gut health too! Travel Probiotics can potentially save you a lot of misery because of uninvited traveler's diarrhea (TD).  One of the biggest gut health tips for everyday life and especially traveling is to keep your belly happy with the right probiotics. A happy gut supports a healthy immune system...

This week’s news carries another story about an E coli outbreak in the food supply chain.  This outbreak is the result of contaminated baby spinach.  These outbreaks are often connected to the “greens” market where these products are irrigated with recycled water that is only partially treated.  But outbreaks are found across the food supply from meats to cake mixes.   Another source of acute...

From high stress to poor eating habits, there are many things that can negatively impact your gut health. This is important to pay attention to, because when your gut is out of balance, it can affect your overall well being and potentially lead to serious health issues. If you’re noticing any of the following symptoms, it could be a sign that your microbiome needs...

Each spring the first shoots of green start to emerge, offering hope for a new season of growth and renewal.  This is the time we begin to think about planting a garden.  Well, your gut microbiome IS a garden, and you are the gardener! You must nourish your garden well to support your health.  I talk to so many people with gut issues these...

Paying close attention not only to what you eat, but how and where it is grown, may be one of the most important pieces of advice I can give you. You are what you eat! That old adage is true.  Many factors in our current food supply are impacting our health: antibiotics used in animal feed, manure with antibiotics used as fertilizers and glyphosate...

The majority of your immune system is in your gut, and it acts as the gatekeeper to kick out harmful organisms, before they harm your health. Supporting your gut health is an effective way to improve your immune system, in a time where building resilience is more important than ever!  Here are five great ways to keep your immune system strong and feel your...

Chronic constipation can precede a Parkinson's diagnosis by ten years or more.  How is constipation impacting your health?

How much better can you “B”? I have done a lot of reading and researching over the years on nutrition and supplements in my pursuit of helping my husband with his Parkinson’s.  Nutrient deficiency can be an underlying causal factor in many chronic health issues.  Most recently, I was contacted by several people with Parkinson’s regarding vitamin B-1, thiamine, deficiency.  I started to do...