Vitamins and Their Uses

The connection between gut health and NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is one of the most exciting frontiers in metabolic science. While we often think of NAD+ as something we must “take” (like NMN or NR supplements), your gut microbiome acts as a sophisticated bioreactor that can significantly influence your internal NAD+ levels.1 The production of […]

Does DIM prevent testosterone from converting to estrogen, and does it help the liver tag hormones like estrogen for elimination? The short answer is both, but its primary and most well-documented role is helping the liver “tag” hormones for safer elimination.1 While DIM (Diindolylmethane) is often marketed as an “estrogen blocker,” it is more accurately […]

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), primarily acetate, propionate, and butyrate, are the “gold” produced by your gut bacteria when they ferment prebiotic fibers. They don’t just fuel your colon; they act as master regulators of how your body extracts and uses nutrition. How SCFAs Improve Nutrient Absorption While SCFAs do not “force” every single nutrient into […]

Pure cacao powder is a powerhouse for butyrate production, but like inulin and acacia fiber, it uses a combination of direct feeding and the “cross-feeding” partnership. However, cacao is unique because it provides three different “fuels” for your gut, whereas inulin and acacia only provide one (fiber). How Cacao Directly Feeds Butyrate Producers Cacao powder […]

Can SCFAs help boost NAD+ and telomer length? The Short Answer, YES, recent research suggests that Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) – the metabolites produced by your gut bacteria – can indeed help boost NAD+ levels and support telomere length. These benefits are primarily driven by how SCFAs (especially butyrate) act as signaling molecules and epigenetic […]

We often hear about the “gut-brain connection,” but there is another vital internal highway gaining scientific momentum: the Gut-Lung Axis. This bidirectional communication system suggests that the state of your microbiome directly influences your respiratory health. While the gut and lungs are physically distant, they are linked by the immune system and the bloodstream. When […]

When you consume fiber – particularly soluble, fermentable fiber – beneficial bacteria in your large intestine (colon) act as a “micro-factory,” fermenting these fibers to produce essential nutrients.1 While the human body primarily absorbs vitamins from the small intestine via food, the gut microbiota synthesizes several key vitamins that contribute significantly to your daily requirements […]

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), particularly butyrate and propionate, play a complex and significant role in blood health.1 While they aren’t a direct “on/off switch” for hematocrit, they influence the production and regulation of red blood cells (RBCs) through several biological pathways. How SCFAs Impact Hematocrit Levels Hematocrit is the percentage of your blood volume made […]

Can taking fiber increase that production of vitamin k? Yes, increasing your intake of fiber can indirectly increase the production of Vitamin K2 (menaquinones) in your gut, though it is one part of a larger ecosystem. While you consume Vitamin K1 primarily from leafy greens, the Vitamin K produced in your digestive tract is synthesized […]

Can soluble fiber block ammonia absorption in the gut? Yes, soluble fiber can effectively reduce the absorption of ammonia from the gut into the bloodstream. It does this through several distinct biological mechanisms, primarily by altering the environment of the colon and the behavior of gut bacteria. The reduction of ammonia is a key reason […]