Microbiome 101
The gut microbiome, explained
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that shape digestion, immunity, and how you feel day to day. Start here for the plain-English fundamentals: what the microbiome is, the signs it is out of balance, and how to support a healthier gut over time.
6 articles in this series
Meet the trillions of microbes that call you home
Your gut hosts a vast community of bacteria that helps digest food, train your immune system, and produce compounds your body can't make on its own.
November 2025 · 6 min read
Signs of an unhealthy gut, and what they mean
Bloating, fatigue, irregularity, cravings: the everyday signals that your gut may be out of balance, and the ones worth taking to a doctor.
December 2025 · 6 min read
Prebiotics vs probiotics: the difference, explained
One is live bacteria, the other is the fiber that feeds them. Here is what each does, why you want both, and how to tell them apart on a label.
September 2025 · 5 min read
How long does it take to improve gut health?
Your microbiome starts shifting within days, but real, lasting change is a matter of consistent weeks to months. Here is the honest timeline.
August 2025 · 6 min read
Leaky gut: what the evidence actually says
Your gut lining is meant to be selectively permeable. 'Leaky gut' is a real area of research, but the science is younger and messier than the internet suggests.
September 2025 · 6 min read
CFU count: does a bigger number mean a better probiotic?
CFU tells you how many live bacteria are in a dose, but a bigger number is not automatically better. Strain, survival, and matching the research matter more.
January 2026 · 5 min read
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