Krista Mackay, BSc, ND

Mushrooms and the Research in Cancer

Mushrooms are jam-packed superfoods that have been used in culinary and medicinal preparations for thousands of years. They are full of nutrients including proteins made of amino acids, fibers, carbohydrates—including polysaccharides (β‑glucans), vitamins (B2, B3,…

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Probiotics. Part 2/2

Probiotics have extensive potential for therapeutic use, and we continue to discover their specific actions. The previous article looked at classification and the role of probiotics with regards to immune function and digestion, including autoimmunity,…

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Probiotics. Part 1/2

The human digestive tract is a dynamic ecosystem made up of a rich and diverse microbiota consisting of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and fungi. Each person has a unique composition of microbiota, and the balance in…

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