Microplastic Exposure and Health: How Microplastics in Food Affect Health

In our modern world, plastics are all around us. Because they have poor biodegradability and are often not efficiently recycled, our environment is contaminated with microplastics. They’ve been found in beaches, oceans, soil, and freshwater systems. Even in remote areas of the world, microplastics have accumulated in ecosystems. Transferred through the food chain and used…

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GLP-1’s and Weight Loss: What They are and How They Work: A Guide

Sometimes you need extra help losing excess weight and getting blood sugars under better control. Maybe you’ve been trying for years or maybe the post-baby weight won’t go away no matter what you do. That’s where weight loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide may be able to help.  Many of these medications were traditionally used…

The Ultimate Guide To Increased Intestinal Permeability and Leaky Gut

Did you know our digestive system does so much more than just absorb nutrients from our food? It protects us from toxins, helps with hormone and neurotransmitter metabolism, and supports our immune system to name a few other important functions.  A key part of a healthy, well-functioning digestive system is the gut lining. Studies show…