Tag Archives: diet

Tracking the Daily Microbiome

Posted on 1 September 2014 by mmmbitesizescience

Humans are essentially 90% bacteria. These bacteria pepper our skin and hang out in our digestive tracts, helping to break down complex carbohydrates and keeping bad bugs in check. We know how the human microbiome (our collection of bacteria) gets … Continue reading →

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Eating too much salt sends immune system haywire

Posted on 4 April 2013 by mmmbitesizescience

When it comes to knowing whether eating too much salt is a bad thing, there is a surprising lack of “verified-by-science” information available*. A certain level of salt, or sodium chloride, is a biological necessity that keeps muscles pumping and … Continue reading →

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