microbiome

Viome vs. Biohm: Which Is Best for Microbiome Testing?

By Brandon LaGreca / June 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Viome vs. Biohm: Which Is Best for Microbiome Testing?

Microbiome research is changing the way we practice medicine. After decades of refining the optimization of probiotics, we must now consider the nuances of prebiotics and postbiotics. Think of prebiotics as food for the gut microbiome and postbiotics as health-aiding metabolites produced by microbes. Add to this the consumer trend of sampling and shipping one’s…

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Reduce Microbiome Damage from Antibiotics with Probiotics and Prebiotics

By Brandon LaGreca / March 13, 2018 / Comments Off on Reduce Microbiome Damage from Antibiotics with Probiotics and Prebiotics

Antibiotics are lifesaving but have significant negative health consequences, reducing populations of beneficial gut flora along with the pathogenic microbes they are prescribed to target. This side effect can be hedged while on a course of antibiotics, and restorative strategies can be employed to more quickly repopulate native gut flora.

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