BiotiQuest® Gut Health & Probiotics Blog » metabolic health

The connection between your gut microbiome and well-being cannot be denied. The last few decades have opened the door to understanding how truly we are what we eat. Whether you’re on keto, a carb lover, or a green smoothie pro, every meal you eat alters and shapes your gut microbiome. Studies reveal that a diverse gut microbiome is a healthy gut microbiome. The more...

Throughout the holiday season, you may find yourself cozying up with friends and family, leaning into year-end festivities. It’s a time to celebrate, which often means an abundance of festive food and drinks.  But if you’re trying to enjoy holiday meals while managing diabetes, improving your health or healing your gut, this can be a tricky time to navigate. Said celebrations are not very blood sugar-friendly, thanks...

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among US adults is staggering. Research shows that more than a third of US adults met the criteria for metabolic syndrome between 2011 to 2016. Since the prevalence of metabolic syndrome significantly increases with age, that number is likely even worse by now. Metabolic syndrome can have rippling effects on your health, body, and mental health. It can be...

For many of us, it seems like the older we get the more health issues we have. In our 20s, we have fewer health complaints so routine check-ups often come back clear or we don’t even bother to get them. In recent years, by the mid-30s, sometimes earlier, the story is changing rapidly. The signs of metabolic disease have started to appear at younger...

Why is it important to understand risk factors connecting metabolic syndrome to heart disease? Heart disease is the single leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a person dies from cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds. Put another way, each year cardiovascular disease is the cause of one out of every four deaths. In...

Considering the fact that roughly 1.9 billion adults are overweight, it’s clear that many of us struggle to meet our weight loss goals. Several factors influence an inability to lose weight, and understanding the underlying reasons why it can be challenging is helpful.  Sometimes difficulty losing weight may be due to something called metabolic syndrome.  About one-third of the US population, equally distributed across...

I was honored to recently be a guest on the Keto Kamp Podcast with Ben Azadi!  In this episode, we discuss the gut microbiome and how research helped my husband's Parkinson's diagnosis. We talk about the differences between a healthy gut and an unhealthy gut. I also reveal the top three things you need to avoid to improve your gut health. Later, we chat all about...

I’m excited to share that I will be speaking at the upcoming 7th Annual Kick Sugar Summit. This virtual event brings together ​​experts all talking about the same things: sugar, and how it’s wreaking havoc in our bodies, brains, self-esteem, families, schools, healthcare systems, and the economy. The summit is online and 100% free to attend, happening October 12th- October 19th, 2021. It’s hosted...

Research continues to grow connecting the gut bacteria of the microbiome and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our gut bacteria and their combined genetic capabilities go far beyond the basic digestion of food, performing many essential functions that we cannot perform for ourselves. Gut bacteria, fungi and viruses generate biologically active metabolites with far reaching impact in our physiology. There is now an established field of...

This article was written by Ken Kubota and was originally posted on Medium. You’re trying to lose weight because you want to be slimmer, more attractive, active, and healthy. But there is one more powerful motivation when thinking about reducing your waistline….. a better brain! Research has revealed that significant brain atrophy and cognitive impairment is attributed to obesity and insulin resistance (source1, source...

Many chronic diseases start with a slow progression of metabolic dysfunction that can be tied to the overconsumption of sugar.  One of the diseases with documented connection to glucose metabolism and metabolic dysregulation is Parkinson’s disease.  People with Parkinson’s disease should be mindful of their intake of simple carbohydrates and sugar, found in things like baked goods, packaged foods, cereals, etc. Studies suggest that...

If improving cardiovascular health is a goal for you, it’s important to keep your gut healthy and balanced! When your gut lining is compromised, metabolites can enter the body and cause inflammation, which directly affects your heart.  While genetics can play a role in your heart health and it’s useful to know your family history if you have a potential risk for any issues,...