There are many types of digestive enzymes and specific enzymes break down specific macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dairy, and fiber). “We naturally make our own digestive enzymes, ...

Plant polysaccharides of dietary origin are a major energy source for the dense anaerobic microbial communities that inhabit the mammalian large intestine and rumen. Microbial fermentation products, ...

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Poor gut health may show up as fatigue, upset stomach, skin conditions, and autoimmune challenges. Probiotics, fermented foods, hydration, and managing stress may help. The term “gut microbiome” ...

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