Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Several studies have suggested that a person’s vitamin D levels have an important impact on overall, long-term health. A study from the University of California San Diego explored the connection between the gut microbiome and a person’s levels of active vitamin D. The research team learned that there is an important link between the two,…
By 2025, there will be over 1 billion women experiencing menopause in the world, which will be 12% of the entire world population of 8 billion women. It is estimated that hot flashes and night sweats, common symptoms of menopause, will be experienced by approximately 75% of them. These, along with other conditions such as…
When most people think of bacteria, they think of harmful diseases. But some bacteria are actually vital to our health. We live with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in our gut, which we call our microbiome. Without these microorganisms, our health would be unbalanced. They help digest food, support immune functions, and even…
Healthcare professionals are recognizing the important tie between probiotics and gut health. In fact, research regarding probiotics for newborns and children is proving to be quite intriguing. A perfect example is Edward-Elmhurst Health where hospital-specific products are used for some high-risk infants in Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, even over-the-counter probiotics offer benefits in…
The stomach and mouth house the two largest microbiomes in our bodies. These are linked in a complicated relationship that contributes to your overall health. Here we look at how an oral bacteria that causes periodontal disease and tooth decay, can also alter our gut microbiome. (1) Oral Health And Gut Health Our bodies contain…