The health benefits of surgical interventions are undeniable; with the development of safer methods to administer and monitor general anesthesia over the past century, they have saved countless lives from cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions. The patient’s health overall and the … [Read more...] about Gut Microbiota & Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders
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Part 2: Microbes & Breast Cancer Treatments
Breast cancer treatments developed over the last decades have greatly improved survivorship as well as return to a cancer-free life for many. Even so, 650,000 women globally died from the disease in 2020. As described in the previous blog, dysbiosis emerged as a key player that may influence … [Read more...] about Part 2: Microbes & Breast Cancer Treatments
Part 1: Microbes & Breast Cancer
In 2020, 2.3 million women worldwide were diagnosed with breast cancer. The most frequently identified female cancer, breast cancer has links to changes in the gut and mammary microbiota. The microbiota at these sites appear to influence breast cancer risk, response to treatment, and recurrence. … [Read more...] about Part 1: Microbes & Breast Cancer
The Hottest Trends at Natural Product Expo 2022
Thousands of familiar brands were joined by first-time exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) 2022, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. As in the past, trends emerged which can serve to inform strategies for brand developers, including … [Read more...] about The Hottest Trends at Natural Product Expo 2022
Bifidobacterium lactis
A Probiotic Species with an Extraordinary, Nurturing Personality Bifidobacterium lactis is the most studied and clinically researched species of Bifidobacterium. This extraordinary probiotic is tolerant and nurturing, with benefits so exciting it seems almost magical, making it the Mary Poppins … [Read more...] about Bifidobacterium lactis
Bowel Prep for Colonoscopies Disrupts Gut Microbes
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths —after lung cancer —worldwide. The World Health Organization reported 1,930,000 new cases and 935,000 deaths in 2020. In the United States, early detection and prevention have contributed to rapid decreases in CRC … [Read more...] about Bowel Prep for Colonoscopies Disrupts Gut Microbes