Endometriosis: When Your Body Says “No.” Could the Answer Be Hidden in Your Gut?

“It’s just a heavy period, it will pass.” “Don’t be so sensitive, every woman goes through pain.” If you are struggling with endometriosis, you have probably heard these words for years. The truth, however, is that you are going through a silent war in which your body is fighting itself. But what if we told you that the key to calming this battle may not lie only in your ovaries, but also in the billions of friendly bacteria living inside you? Let us take a closer look at why the path to relief from endometriosis may lead through your gut.

Gut-brain axis

The gut–brain axis is a complex bidirectional communication system that connects the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, with the enteric nervous system (ENS), located in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This system enables communication and feedback between...

Probiotics and Prebiotics: What Are They Good For and What Is the Difference Between Them?

If you are interested in healthy nutrition, you have surely come across the terms probiotics and prebiotics. But what are they used for, and what is the difference between them?

Up to 80% of your immunity resides in your gut – take care of it.

Immunity, defense, or resistance is the body's ability to protect itself against attacks by harmful microorganisms or toxins. Its role is to recognize these dangerous stimuli, assess their harmfulness, and respond accordingly.

COVID-19 destroys the gut microbiome

Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been facing a global outbreak of the infectious disease COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which leads to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, a growing body of evidence suggests that...

COVID-19 can have a long-lasting impact on the composition of your gut microbiome

Targeted manipulation of the microbiome to support microbial diversity could be an important strategy for treating post-COVID syndrome (long COVID) and accelerating recovery, according to a new study published in one of the leading scientific journals, Gut