Everyone’s Talking About Digestive Wellness
Lately, it feels like everyone from Salt Lake to St. George is swapping sourdough starters and sipping kombucha like it’s holy water. Gut health isn’t just trending—it’s practically gospel. Jenna Bush Hager on Jenna and Friends had a doctor discussing gut health today, in fact she and Hoda Kotb kicked off their 2024 wellness journey with a gut-focused episode, complete with blood tests and functional medicine tips.
Gut Health Is Having a Moment in Utah
Here are some highlights for gut health from the smarty pants in our area. Better gut health is also good for our smarty pants. Too far? Yeah , probably too far.
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Researchers at University of Utah Health are diving deep into the gut-brain connection and how microbes influence everything from mood to immunity.
MAGIC researchers discovered immune pathways and microbes that help prevent colitis and Crohn’s-like symptoms in animal models.
Studies show the gut microbiome may influence neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, prompting citizen-science tools like Gut Instinct to let patients track lifestyle impacts.
Anthocyanin-rich foods (think berries and purple veggies) are being tested for their ability to reduce gut inflammation and lower colorectal cancer risk…