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If you want to support your digestion, immune system, metabolism, and brain…

…you’re going to need to have your gut microbiome on board. 

So it’s important to avoid (or at least minimize) exposure to the things that most directly disrupt microbiome balance. 

These include:

▪️ Antibiotics

▪️ Glyphosate (an herbicide residue on conventionally grown foods)

▪️ Artificial Sweeteners

▪️ Processed Foods

▪️ Stress!!

There are also plenty of things you can do to support a healthy microbiome, such as eating a variety of plant foods and exercising outdoors. 

It’s all about tipping the scales in favor of health.

Wondering if microbiome balance could be an issue for you?

We can help you find out. 

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References

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Patangia DV, Anthony Ryan C, Dempsey E, Paul Ross R, Stanton C. Impact of antibiotics on the human microbiome and consequences for host health. Microbiologyopen. 2022;11(1):e1260. [link]

Walsh L, Hill C, Ross RP. Impact of glyphosate (RoundupTM) on the composition and functionality of the gut microbiome. Gut Microbes. 2023;15(2):2263935. [link]