It’s pretty common knowledge that vegetables are good for you…but do you know why? What actually is it in vegetables that are good for our bodies? What in particular is good for the gut? Can you have too much of a good thing? The first thing we need to understand...

What are Stomach Ulcers? Stomach ulcers, often referred to as gastric ulcers, are lesions that form on the stomach lining. Duodenal ulcers are ulcers that develop in the section of the intestine that is just beyond the stomach.1 Stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers have the same symptoms and are treated...

To understand the role of probiotics and prebiotics, we must first understand the gut microbiome and its role in our bodies. What is the Gut Microbiome? The gastrointestinal tract contains trillions of microbes that are known collectively as the gut microbiome. In our bodies, there are more good bacteria than...

With constant access to social media and the internet, the advice on which diet you should follow can be overwhelming. A plethora of “experts” tell you with what seems like an absolute certainty that their diet is the healthiest choice for all. However, should different people follow different diets? Are...

What Is The Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is a collection of trillions of microorganisms of thousands of different species. These microorganisms can also be referred to as microbiota or microbes; when we mention these words, we are talking about bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses in the gut microbiome.1  Sounds...

Here at The Gut Co, we care about more than just your physical health; overall wellbeing is what we strive to promote and give people access to. There is such an essential link between the mind and the body that it cannot be disregarded.  It’s all well and good if...