Bacterial Overgrowth may Affect Methylmalonate Levels via Synthesis of Propionate - the Precursor to Methylmalonate

Statistical Analysis Reveals High Incidence of Cryptosporidium sp. in an Australian Out-Patient Population Second Only to Blastocystis hominis.

Specific SCFA% Distribution Patterns Can Serve as an Additional Measure of the Composition of Predominant Bacteria

In our previous communication, we highlighted the fascinating phenomenon of ‘metabolic cross-feeding’ as a means of explaining the diversity in patient response to prebiotics.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are two common chronic intestinal disorders that come under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD as it is more commonly referred to.

The Phenomenon of Metabolic Cross-Feeding

Traditional schools of thought have said that if a patient exhibits low levels of bifidobacteria or butyrate in their stool, then supplementation with fiber should serve to increase both bifidobacteria and their major metabolic by-product, namely, butyrate.

For this month we are featuring our Amino Acid Profiles! The Amino Acid Profiles measure functions in the body including the formation and maintenance of every tissue and chemical processess affecting both physical and mental function.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are two common chronic intestinal disorders that come under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD as it is more commonly referred to.

If you have autoimmune disease in your family, your child may have a higher risk for developing autism, suggested a 2008 publication entitled, "Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Language Regression," by Valicenti-McDermott et al. 1

Amino Acids may not be something you think of that can be a problem with a patient because you think to yourself that most Australians eat plenty of protein.

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