Gut Microbiome

What Is the Gut Microbiome?

Gut Microbiome

Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microscopic living things are referred to as microorganisms, or microbes, for short.

Trillions of these microbes exist mainly inside your intestines and on your skin.

Most of the microbes in your intestines are found in a “pocket” of your large intestine called the cecum, and they are referred to as the gut microbiome.

Although many different types of microbes live inside you, bacteria are the most studied.

In fact, there are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells. There are roughly 40 trillion bacterial cells in your body and only 30 trillion human cells. That means you are more bacteria than human (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).

What’s more, there are up to 1,000 species of bacteria in the human gut microbiome, and each of them plays a different role in your body. Most of them are extremely important for your health, while others may cause disease (3Trusted Source).

Altogether, these microbes may weigh as much as 2–5 pounds (1–2 kg), which is roughly the weight of your brain. Together, they function as an extra organ in your body and play a huge role in your health. Healthline

An excellent article:
The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health - by Vanessa Milne

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Greatest benefits if taken 15 minutes before meals.
Bulking fibers form gel matrix to give a "full' feeling.
Delays gastric emptying, leading to better nutrient absorption.
Binds bile salts and acids to reduce LDL cholesterol production.
Delays absorption to lower postprandial hyperglycemia
Insoluble fiber improves digestive motility.
Inulin acts as a prebiotic - reducing bloating and gas.
Bicarbonate 'fluffs' up the gel matrix and provides more room for absorption.
Zeolite acts as a digestive detoxifying agent and improves nutrient uptake.

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Avini Health Products

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Avini Health Products

Cell Defender

Cell Defender is the only micronized and activated zeolite colloidal suspension in the world. It is the original colloidal zeolite clinoptilolite product and is supported by over a dozen clinical studies – including trials published in peer-reviewed journals. The zeolite is like a tiny negatively charged cage that pulls in a variety of toxic substances in the body and forces their excretion. This includes heavy metals (mercury, lead, arsenic, etc…) as well as volatile organic compounds (benzene, dioxin, etc..). This process results in a healthier environment throughout the body as a cleaner and healthier body fixes itself.

Cell Defender has been clinically proven to:

  • Help remove heavy metals, toxins, and other substances from the body;
  • Support a healthy immune system; and Help balance pH levels in the body.
  • Cell Defender is 100 percent natural and non-toxic – and safe for long-term use.

How Cell Defender Works

Cell Defender (CD) Is a colloidal suspension of activated zeolite produced, marketed, and distributed by Pura supplies. CD contains Clinoptilolite as the constituent Zeolite, A naturally occurring sodium Aluminosilicate. The difference between Cell Defender and all other zeolite colloidal suspension is that its formulator, Rik Deitsch, has developed an activation and micronization proprietary process. This process results in zeolite particles sized as low as .39 microns which enables the zeolite to enter the bloodstream. In the white paper, it will describe how this zeolite in the bloodstream removes heavy metals and toxins (proven in peer reviewed studies) which help improve the immune system so that the immune system is freed up from toxins. As Rik Deitsch says, “A cleaner, healthier body fixes itself.” No other company has been able to match the act of entering the bloodstream as efficiently as Cell Defender. Additionally, the zeolite suspension increases pH level to 7.4 which is important to the processes in the body. Viruses and cancer cells need an acidic environment to procreate, and the basic environment created by the zeolite will reduce their ability to reproduce. This product has had sales of millions of bottles in the last 17 years.

Zmunity Mushroom

Zmunity Mushroom is a natural supplement comprised of micronized, activated zeolite (clinoptilolite) and a blend of seven certified organic, non-GMO, medicinal mushrooms.

Research has shown that mushrooms provide a variety of health benefits that may include the following: · Increased longevity · Improved blood flow · Cholesterol and blood sugar normalization · Liver protection · Kidney support · Anti-viral, antibacterial, and antifungal · Improved respiratory function · Reduced risk for heart disease · Decreased platelet aggregation · Improved blood flow · Improved skin and hair. The combination of micronized and activated zeolite with these micronized blends of mushrooms can help improve the immune system and your health.

How Zmunity Mushroom Works

A natural supplement comprised of micronized, activated zeolite (clinoptilolite) and a micronized blend of seven certified organic, non-GMO medicinal mushrooms (Agaricus Blazei, Lentinula Edodes, Grifola Frondosa, Trametes Versicolor, Ganoderma Lucidum Cordyceps Militaris and Cordyceps Sinensis). These support immune system health through the highest amount of beta-glucan content as well as 200 different bioactive polysaccharides. The product also acts as a potent antioxidant; Aids in detoxifying the body; improves cardiovascular health; aids in lipid stabilization; improves respiratory function and has been shown to support improved sexual performance. A similar version of this unique product was previously marketed in another company with tremendous sales and growth. This is super packed to improve the immune system.

Nano Silver

Our proprietary technology takes 99.995% pure silver, flash vaporizes it, and condenses it into uniform nano spheres in ultrapure, deionized water without the need for any capping agents, biologicals, surfactants, or chemical contaminants.  Our closed-system production method contains only pure silver and water as ingredients and can produce mass quantities of high-quality pure uniform silver nanoparticles similar to those produced by many forms of plant life in nature and in a form that is perfectly suitable for human consumption. This unique production technology produces the same high-quality, safe nanoparticles made by costly laser ablation methods, except it is much faster to produce and is more economical. We produce all our nanoparticles in our production laboratory, under the standards for good laboratory practices (GLP) established for compliant biolabs world-wide in four ounce individual bottles.

Our Spherical Silver Nanoparticles have the size and shape (7nm spheres) needed to:

  • Support a healthy immune system*
  • Move safely and effectively throughout the whole body*
  • Support gut, immune, and microbiome health*
  • Can be applied anywhere on the body*
  • Are naturally effective for several days*
  • Ideal safe and effective natural preservatives*
  • Carriers for certain biological molecules*

Nyloxin

Neuropeptides in cobra venom are safe and effective in helping reduce inflammation and treating chronic pain. Other forms of pain relief are addicting or unsafe for prolonged use; use heating or cooling methods to mask pain or become ineffective over time. Nyloxin blocks pain by addressing it at the deepest level, providing lasting relief with no side effects. Because it uses a homeopathic dilution of cobra venom, it is an all-natural, non-addictive, non-toxic way to treat pain that works better with regular use.

Nyloxin is believed to work by targeting some of the same receptors on nerve cells that are also recognized by nicotine. These receptors are found in nerves outside the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and they are also found on cells of the immune system. Specialized proteins in Nyloxin block the action of acetylcholine, a major stimulating neurotransmitter in the nervous system and activator of the inflammatory pathways. As a result, the pain and inflammation pathways are temporarily shut off. In some clinical studies, Nyloxin pain relieving products could provide prolonged chronic muscle and joint relief.

Additional Benefits To Using Nyloxin:

  • Safe and Effective
  • All Natural
  • Long-Lasting
  • Easy to Use
  • Non-Narcotic Pain Reliever
  • Non-Addictive Pain Relief
  • Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory
  • Works on Multiple Types of Chronic Pain

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The Gut Health Triad

A Gut Health Triad Testimonial ~ Eric Hansen

The Gut Health Triad

A Gut Health Triad Testimonial

My name is Eric Hansen. For those who haven't heard my story here it is. My drug addiction started beginning at 12 years old. I lived and battled this addiction until just 27-1/2 months ago. It led to me being in prison 10 times, and living most of my life in a state of guilt, shame, and fear.

During that 10th time in prison I made a choice to change. I work hard on my personal development, and have been consistent in making the changes necessary to become a better man. The changes I have made are tremendous, and I love who I have become. I live in a state of gratitude, and do my best to stay in the present. It's looking too far into the future, or living in the past, that creates stress.

My mom was into gut health, and very passionate about it. Her sister died from C-Diff. Antibiotics killed off her good bacteria, and she suffered a horrible death. Her brother died of stomach cancer. I have had 7" of my colon removed due to diverticulitis. I suffered for so long with that one.

I have stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver due to Hepatitis C. My liver function was a complete train wreck but has greatly improved since I started on the Triad. I have the bloodwork that says so. I have asked for my blood work results every time I go to the hospital, and the other night the doctor even did a liver run up for me just so I can compare. My enzymes (although still high) are cut in half from where they were before the Triad.
Anything that has to do with my liver has improved, including my platelet count. My platelet count was dangerously low, and had the doctor concerned. My platelet count is almost back to normal. As far as my sleep. I normally get 6-7 hours now. When I first started on the Triad, I had issues with getting 4-5. My digestion has improved so drastically. I used to go #2, 4-5 times a day. I now go once. My skin is much better too. I feel great, and very rarely take naps due to the fatigue caused by my heart issue, and my Hep C. I just have so much more energy overall, and both my recent endoscopy, and my colonoscopy came back with outstanding results for someone with stage 4 cirrhosis. The doctor was totally impressed with my results considering my issues, and my age.

You can't imagine how I felt when I received the news about my Stage 4 cirrhosis. It was a lot of shoulda woulda coulda. My heart was pounding, and the fear was almost crippling. I had to regather my emotions to say the least. I wished I had done things differently. This was due to poor choices I made in my past, and not caring about myself, or my health.

It's not too late to start to care about your health. I have changed my diet. I rarely eat fast food, and if I have to, I choose healthier. I try to stay away from processed foods as far as boxed goods, or frozen foods. I have increased my water intake to half my weight in ounces of water daily, and started on these products.

I take BiomeIX 2x daily, Happitides 1x, daily, and Hapihumol 1x daily. I have since added 5 squirts of Pure 47 under my tongue 2x daily this past month. I didn't know that I could feel so good and am so happy I'm making better choices. This is my story, and my "Why". I'm so passionate about these products.

Eric Hansen Testimonial

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AmpLIFEi Earth Essential Health Blend Drink

AmpLIFEi Earth Essential Health Blend Drink

AmpLIFEi Earth Essential Health Blend Drink

It's an Earth Quake

AmpLIFEi is launching their new Earth Essential Health Blend drink. It helps Cleanse, Nourish, Rebuild and sustain your body. It may appear expensive at first until you realize it is 15 products in one.

  1. It is a Healthy, low calorie, sugar free snack.
  2. It is for Weight Management support.
  3. It has 100% of 12 vitamins and minerals.
  4. Contains Detoxifying Organic Greens and More blend.
  5. It is an Antioxidant rich super fruit blend.
  6. Provides Gut and Cardiovascular Complex Fiber Support.
  7. Provides Blood Sugar Balance Support.
  8. It is a Colon and Blood Cleanse.
  9. Provides Healthy Digestion Aid.
  10. Provides Circulation Support.
  11. Contain Probiotics for Healthy Microbiome.
  12. It is a Calming Trace Mineral Blend.
  13. It is an Adaptogen Mushroom Blend.
  14. It is a Hair, Skin and Nails Collagen Mineral Blend.
  15. Contains Healthy Fats.

Earth Harvest Blends - Collagen and Healthy Fats, Fiber, 100% RDA of 12 Vitamins and Minerals, Plus Ionic Trace Mineral Blend

Earth Harvest Blends - Detoxifying ALL ORGANIC Greens blend. Superfruit and Vegetable Antioxidant Blend, Probiotics and 6 Powerful Strains of Prebiotics.

Earth Harvest Blends - Digestive Enzyme Blend Baobab Fruit Pulp

Earth Harvest Blend Organic Mushroom Blend Increases Circulation and increases absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Contains healthy Pea Starch - Carb10 - Supports healthy weight loss, blood sugar and produces sustained energy.

Earth Ingredients

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Fiber Fueled

Fiber Fueled SCFAs Butyrate

Fiber Fueled SCFAs Butyrate

Fiber Fueled

Diet and lifestyle are at the root of all health and disease. Damage to the gut microbiome is a chief characteristic of most of the modern diseases.

The engine that drives human health isn’t even human! You’ve got friends in low places – trillions of them! Your gut microbiome is just as much of an ecosystem as the Amazon rainforest. Biodiversity is critically important to an ecosystem. When things are working the way they’re supposed to, we have a diverse and abundant community of microbes living in harmony in our colon. The colon is healthy and strong with an intact barrier of cells to keep everything in its rightful place, and our microbiota plays its natural role as the workhorses of human health.

They are not passive observers. They are what you eat! Our food is also their food. Every single bite flows downstream to your gut microbes. Each dietary choice you make will empower a specific group of microbes, while others will languish. If you permanently remove a food group, the microbes that thrive on that food will starve into extinction.

The healthy bacteria will reward us by molding our food into something that reduces inflammation and promotes health and balance. But the opposite can also be true. Unhealthy food feeds unhealthy microbes, and they punish us by creating compounds that inflame our body.

We use the term dysbiosis to refer to the loss of harmony and balance within the gut. Damage or microbial disruption causes you to have a higher proportion of inflammatory microbes. The good stuff falls by the wayside, making more room for the not so good stuff to flood your gut.

This is problematic, because now the colon wall is no longer protected by a healthy community of anti-inflammatory which increases intestinal permeability – some call this leaky gut – this leads to the spillage of bacterial endotoxins into the bloodstream. The bacterial endotoxins jump on the vascular superhighway throughout the body, and wherever it goes it sets a fire of inflammation. This can be a smoldering low-grade inflammation all the way up to life-threatening sepsis, shock, and multi-organ failure.

Bacterial endotoxins have been linked to a myriad of diseases including autoimmunity, obesity, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, type two diabetes, Alzheimer’s, hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and osteoarthritis...

60% of the weight of your stool is actually bacteria! Both good and bad.

When we properly nourish our gut microbiota, we are rewarded with microbes that extract everything that we need from our food, and nothing that we don’t...

Everything that we do as humans involves our microbiota one way or another, even the way we love one another. Every time we kiss, we exchange 80 million microbes with our partner, and vice versa.

Brain health starts in the gut, and that’s because they are in constant communication with each other. Literally right this second, there are over 500 million nerves in your intestines sending feedback to your brain through the vegus nerve. That’s five times more nerves than you’ll find in your spinal cord!

Gut microbes can communicate with our brain using the immune system and through the release of neurotransmitters, hormones, and signaling molecules. Neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine play a powerful role in our mood, energy levels, motivation, and our sense of reward. Your gut produces more than 30 neurotransmitters. Gut microbes both produce and respond to neurohormones like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine. In fact, 90% of serotonin and 50% of dopamine are produced in the gut.

Short Chain Fatty Acids: All roads point to SCFAs for human health. They are the dominant driver of gut health and offer many benefits throughout the body. Healthy bacteria can’t survive without fiber. Studies have shown that fiber consumption increases the growth of healthy bacteria species.

Fiber is feeding the healthy microbes and they are multiplying. These reinvigorated microbes release SCFA’s from fiber to heal the colon. They make the colon more acidic which prevents the growth of inflammatory and pathogenic bacteria. They directly suppress many dangerous strains. A positive health momentum is created when you regularly expose them to good fiber in your diet; they will adapt to that and get really good at extracting SCFAs for you.

But the flipside is also true: a diet lacking in fiber will drain your gut of its fiber-extracting capabilities and make it less capable of getting postbiotics from your food. 97% of us aren’t even getting the minimal recommendation for fiber!

The main source of energy for our gut lining are SCFAs and fully 10% of our total body daily caloric requirements are met by fiber derived SCFAs!

This blood gut barrier is meant for protection, but holes can occur in the wall allowing bacteria, antigens, and toxic substances like bacterial endotoxins to get past the intestinal wall, activating the immune system. This increased intestinal permeability or leaky gut happens when tight junction proteins that are meant to keep cells connected to one another have been broken, thereby creating gaps between the cells. Good news: SCFA butyrate repairs leaky gut by increasing the expression of tight junction proteins and has been shown to decrease endotoxin release.

I’ve heard people say that your genes load the gun, and your lifestyle pulls the trigger. If that’s the case, then SCFAs disarm the gun and take it out of your hand. SCFAs make immune cells more tolerant to gut bacteria and reduce gut inflammatory markers.

SCFAs reverse dysbiosis, strengthen the gut microbiome, optimize the immune system, and regulate appetite and metabolism... SCFAs also cross the blood brain barrier and continue to work their magic. They connect the gut microbiome to the cerebral function. These effects are powerful. Many people with leaky gut also complain of brain fog. CFA butyrate has demonstrated a profound effect on improving learning and memory. Positive results are demonstrated in models of Alzheimer’s, heavy-metal toxicity, traumatic brain injury, and even neurologic infections. laboratory studies suggest that SCFA’s interfere with the formation amyloid plaque that’s characteristic of a deteriorating brain

Laboratory studies also show that butyrate protects the brain in models of Parkinson’s disease. This is quite interesting when you consider that human studies have found that patients with Parkinson’s disease have lower levels of the bacteria that produce SCFAs and, therefore lower levels of SCFAs in their stool. Parkinson’s disease patients characteristically have digestive issues, with constipation being the most common among them.

Children on a high-fiber diet demonstrate better cognitive control (multitasking, working memory, and maintaining focus) than children who eat a lower-fiber diet. So SCFAs may help ADHD. “I’d far rather kids eat a salad than take Ritalin!”

The above are some of my notes from: Fiber Fueled, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI ~Dave Johnson

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Can the severity of Covid-19 symptoms have a correlation with the gut microbiome?

Can the severity of Covid-19 symptoms have a correlation with the gut microbiome?

Can the severity of Covid-19 symptoms have a correlation with the gut microbiome?

The severity of Covid-19 symptoms in patients infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can be predicted based on the microbes they carry in their intestines, a new study has shown1. This means that considering the makeup of a person’s microbial community, known as their microbiome, alongside other relevant clinical data such as their past medical history and age, could be a powerful tool for triaging Covid-19 cases.

see: Gut Microbes Predict Covid Severity;

You will find a COVID / Biome video interview in a thumbnail when you scroll down this excellent biome article: Weight Loss Biome Connection

Dysbiosis is a modern-day problem that emerged when scientists discovered the astounding variety of microbes living on and in the human body. For the most part, these single-celled organisms are harmless (some are even good), and they live in symbiosis with you, the host. But microbes are sensitive little creatures, and their harmonious communities can be easily knocked off balance. This makes it easier for less friendly bugs to take over and do whatever suits them best — which is not always what your body needs. This is the simplified definition of dysbiosis.

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