1. What is Mushroom Chitosan? Mushroom chitosan is a natural biopolymer extracted from the cell walls of fungi. It?s derived from chitin, a structural component that gives mushrooms their rigidity and form. Origin and Abundance Chitin is the second most abundant natural polysaccharide in nature, after cellulose. Most fungi contain 5%-7% chitin in their […]
1. What is Mushroom Chitosan? Mushroom chitosan is a natural biopolymer extracted from the cell walls of fungi. It?s derived from chitin, a structural component that gives mushrooms their rigidity and form. Origin and Abundance Chitin is the second most abundant natural polysaccharide in nature, after cellulose. Most fungi contain 5%-7% chitin in their cell […]
We mention “bad actors” frequently on our website because there are so many of them in the industrialized food supply. It is our goal to raise awareness about this fact so that we might contribute to improving your health. To better understand what these bad actors are and why they are a problem, keep reading. […]
Dietary Bad Actors Dietary bad actors refer to things we eat which can cause digestive distress or illness. The things we eat were not created equal. Some are a benefit to us and others can be dangerous. There are some foods that contain what has become known as ?anti-nutrients? that are always a problem and […]
Human Digestion Human digestion starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. There are several mechanisms in the mouth that immediately begin to break down the foods we eat and prepare them for the rest of the digestive process. Through the process of mastication, or chewing, we are physically breaking the food into smaller […]
Gluten sensitivity plagues a huge number of people around the world and that number is on the rise. Because it so difficult to diagnose, we do not know the exact number but researchers estimate as many as 18 million in America alone. Until recently, the only way for people with gluten sensitivity to find relief […]
All You Need To Know About Acid Reflux And How To Manage It With Your Diet BY KAREN REED – from Positive Wellness Acid reflux affects babies, children, and adults. It is a debilitating condition for some and is often linked to the food or drinks you consume. When people are diagnosed with acid reflux, […]
Feeling and looking great is everyone’s dream. DigestShield® makes that dream easier! DigestShield® works to make your life better in four big ways. Serrapeptase and AN-PEP enzymes break down gluten before it can cause any damage to your gut or cause you to have any of the awful symptoms of gluten sensitivity. (1) General digestive […]
Gut flora refers to both good and bad bacteria living in our gut. The number of bacteria living on and inside of each and every one of us is estimated to be 10 times greater than the number of our own cells. In the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that the specific […]
Processed foods are part of most people’s diet. They are packed with salt, sugar, fat and loads of additives. One of the most common additives is wheat, hidden in many different ingredients. This can make following a gluten-free diet impossible if you aren?t in the habit of reading labels. We have compiled a list of […]
