Gut microbiota has a wide variety of metabolic activities. I would like to rephrase that, more than activities, they are… Read More
The interaction between beneficial bacteria and the host is called symbiosis. Furthermore, symbiosis depends on multiple factors such as microbial… Read More
The beneficial effects of using probiotics in our diets or supplementation have been studied in the last years. Indeed, these… Read More
The main focus of orthomolecular medicine is to treat the leading cause of the condition. Detecting the root cause is… Read More
Histamine is closely related to allergies and immune responses. Certainly, histamine's involvement in common allergies is the main reason why… Read More
Gastrointestinal issues are one of the main reasons why patients come into a doctor's office. Certainly, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)… Read More
Tight Junctions (TJ) comprise different proteins that bind to the actin cytoskeleton to provide barrier integrity to our gut lining.… Read More
Our main interaction with food, pathogens, and inflammatory signals is made through our intestinal barrier. Indeed, our gut epithelium is… Read More
Innate and adaptive immunity responses often take the spotlight regarding the defense and protection against pathogens. Nevertheless, barrier tissues have… Read More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYjA5WI9z58 Welcome to our new Functional Medicine series, brought to you by Dr. Alex Jimenez. In this edition, we feature… Read More
