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April Research Extracts: IBS, COVID, and Brain Fog

Welcome to the April 2021 edition of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, t...

January 13, 2026•Kathi Head, ND
What Does Microbiome Testing Tell You About Your Gut Health?

Genetic tests have become increasingly popular and less expensive over the past decade. It only takes a small sample of blood or saliva or a few strands of hair. But your genetic test won't answer ...

January 13, 2026•Thorne Medical Affairs Team
How to Increase Gut Motility with These Everyday Habits

Motility, by definition, is the ability of something to move independently. So when you hear the term "gut motility," it's referring to the concept that your GI tract is moving food, nutrients, and...

January 13, 2026•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
Understanding Your Body’s Gut Barrier

What is the gut barrier, how does it impact your health, and what can you do to protect it? Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains many connected organs across a long, twisting tube that starts ...

January 13, 2026•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
How Thorne’s Gut Health Test Analyzes Your Microbiome

The human microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms co-inhabiting on the surfaces of our bodies. Recent developments in microbiology and human health demonstrate that the microbiome has a...

January 13, 2026•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
How Does Your Gut Microbiota Develop and Change Throughout Life?

The human body is home to 10-100 trillion microorganisms, from the surface of our skin to the lining of our intestines. These microorganisms aren't just helpful, they are vital to maintaining our h...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Exploring the Connections Between the Microbiome, Health, and Disease

The trillions of microbes living in your gut are your partners in health and wellness. A rapidly expanding body of research is shedding light on just how profoundly influential these microorganisms...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
8 Facts About the Microbiome and the Microorganisms Living in Your Gut

The human body is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. They inhabit nearly every part of the body from the surface of the skin to the lin...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
How Prebiotics Benefit Your Gut and Overall Health

Prebiotics and probiotics are vital to maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system. Although probiotics get most of the spotlight, the health benefits of prebiotics are beginning to shine as...

January 13, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic