A Hidden Ecosystem Within You
Most people associate the colon with digestion and waste removal, yet Feed Your Good Genes presents it as part of a far more complex biological system. Within the digestive tract lives the microbiome, a vast community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that interacts with the entire body. The book explains that these microorganisms […]
Butyrate: A Small Molecule With a Significant Role
One of the subjects in Feed Your Good Genes is butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when beneficial bacteria ferment certain dietary fibers in the colon. Although it is a small molecule, the book describes its importance to the intestinal lining, immune regulation, inflammation, metabolism, and communication between the gut and other organs. Colon cells […]
The Conversation Between the Gut and Brain
A change in mood may seem separate from digestion, but Feed Your Good Genes explores the communication linking the gut and brain. Known as the gut-brain axis, this bidirectional network connects the digestive system with the central nervous system through neural, hormonal, metabolic, and immune pathways. The microbiome participates in this conversation by producing or […]