Supplement of the Month: Vitamin K
Vitamin K isn’t a well-known vitamin, yet it plays a crucial role in the body. It is involved in the coagulation (or clotting) of blood which is needed to patch vascular injuries and prevent major bleeding. Its name comes from the German word “koagulation” which simply starts with the letter K. Vitamin K is routinely […]
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Antibiotics
The human body is only about 10% human cells. The other 90% are microbial cells, most of which reside in the gut. Most microbes in the body are actually essential- they live in harmony with the body and help it survive. When an imbalance in microbial cultures occurs or infection gets a foothold, disease can […]