Fermented foods have gained attention for their potential health benefits, particularly for gut health. In this blog, we’ll explore how these foods can impact your microbiome and overall well-being.
The leaves are changing, plates are full and gratitude is all around. As you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, you may be curious to think about what's on your plate vs. what's in your gut.
Fermented foods have gained attention for their potential health benefits, particularly for gut health. In this blog, we’ll explore how these foods can impact your microbiome and overall well-being.
The leaves are changing, plates are full and gratitude is all around. As you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, you may be curious to think about what's on your plate vs. what's in your gut.
Let's start from the beginning. At its heart, Jona is an AI company. So why are we applying AI to the microbiome? Biology is becoming increasingly data-driven, with advancements spanning from protein modeling and drug discovery to multi-omics. These technologies...
If you’re looking to boost your digestive health, you may want to consider food groups that are sometimes called “superfoods”. Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods packed with fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In this post, we will review some...
As Halloween approaches, tales of ghosts and ghouls may thrill us, but a more complex realm resides within us: our guts. This intricate ecosystem of microorganisms plays a critical role in our health, influencing digestion, immunity and overall well-being. The...
Gut health is increasingly recognized as a crucial aspect of overall well-being, with a growing body of evidence linking various lifestyle and environmental factors to digestive disorders. Contributing factors such as poor diet, high levels of stress, sedentary lifestyles, and...
When it comes to maximizing athletic performance, nutrition often takes center stage, but recent research reveals that your gut microbiome might be just as important. The bacteria living in your intestines can influence everything from energy levels to recovery speed,...
Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act in daily life. A balanced mental state enhances our ability to cope with stress, build relationships, and make decisions. With increasing awareness of...
With fall approaching, it’s a good time to acknowledge the changes occurring in your internal environment as well as those in your external environment. Your skin is your largest organ by weight, but not by surface area. Where the surface...
Recent studies indicate that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the gut-brain axis, suggesting that the complex interactions between gut microbes and neural pathways significantly influence mood regulation and other neurochemical diseases.
Metabolic health encompasses a wide range of factors and each year scientists learn more about the relationship of metabolic health to the gut microbiome. An emerging picture connects metabolic health with immune function and co-occurring disorders that are mediated through...
Thousands of studies revealing the connection between the microbiome and our health are being published every year. We are learning more and more about how the ecosystem in our gut is linked to many facets of health, including brain, skin,...
In the rapidly advancing field of microbiome research, the techniques used to analyze microbial communities can significantly affect the depth and accuracy of the results. As more companies enter the microbiome testing space, it's essential to understand the differences between...
The importance of the microorganisms that inhabit the human body is a growing topic of interest in public health, drug research, and more. These tiny organisms, collectively referred to as the microbiota, play crucial roles in maintaining health and preventing...
Jona sat down with Sandi Scheinbaum, the founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy to learn more about her experience with the Jona test and how it can be used to help functional health coaches and their clients.
Gluten intolerance affects an estimated 6% of the US. In this post, we’ll explore the nuances of gluten intolerance, from its initial signs to strategies for management.
The gut microbiome has emerged as a key player in various aspects of human health, including athletic performance. Athletes, regardless of their discipline, rely on optimal physical and mental health to achieve peak performance. This blog post explores how different...
Dr. Jordan Axelrad is a renowned gastroenterologist at NYU who researches gut disease. He also runs the microbial therapeutics program at NYU. In this interview, Jona sat down with him to learn more about the microbiome in different gut diseases.
You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome, a digestive state in which the gut’s contents can escape the intestinal walls. Leaky gut has been known to wreak havoc on various other body systems, but the condition is ill-defined within...
Did you know that leaky gut syndrome isn’t actually a “syndrome” at all? It is in fact something that has a lot of science behind it. In this Jona Journal, we’ll explore how scientists and doctors view leaky gut and...
Jona sat down with Dr. Jordan Axelrad, an acclaimed gastroenterologist, director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine, to discuss what the organisms in your gut microbiome...
Eran Segal, PhD, is a leading microbiome scientist using AI to understand gut health. The Jona team sat down with him to discuss obesity and the gut microbiome and why AI is important for his research.
Should you always take probiotics after antibiotics…. or after a cold, when you’re recovering from food poisoning, or when you’re pregnant? The ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘how’ all matter for the efficacy of your probiotic supplement, but in this article, we’ll...
If you’re seeking to lose weight, keep an eye on what’s happening in your gut. The gut mediates what your body absorbs and even what it stores as fat. In this week’s Jona Journal, we’ll examine the link between your...
Did you know that a thriving gut microbiome may help you manage your weight? Your gut microbes affect digestion and nutrient absorption, meaning they impact how your body reacts to food. In this article, we’ll discuss the many ways that...
Dr. Emeran Mayer is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 40 years of experience studying how the digestive and nervous systems interact in health and disease. Since encountering Jona, Dr. Mayer has been a supporter of the product and ally in microbiome exploration....
Hack Your Health, Netflix’s recent special on gut health did a great job explaining this complex organ. Join the Jona team for a discussion on key takeaways from the new hit show.
Proactively maintaining your gut health can benefit more than just digestion. In this article, we’ll cover the warning signs of an unhealthy gut and how subtle lifestyle changes in sleep, breastfeeding, stress and more can impact the microbiome.
Packed with more than 100 million neurons, the gut has been called the ‘second brain’ for its role as a source of whole-body intel. Though the link between mind and gut has been known for millennia, research is beginning to...
Dive into the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection, where the enteric nervous system, often referred to as our "second brain," plays a crucial role in not only managing digestion but also in influencing our emotional and cognitive health. This...
Andréanne Martin is a nutritionist-dietician and founder of the Epithelia Clinic which specializes in gut health and the microbiome. Her rigorous and committed team of dedicated nutritionists and dietitians offer individualized support to those struggling with digestion, metabolism, weight, immune...
The gut microbiome has become an exciting topic in health in recent years. Research has uncovered significant links between the microbes in your gut with your overall health. Microbes are involved in digestion, but also in our immune function, mental...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a common condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life and prevent you from participating in activities. It is possible that severe symptoms of IBS may also affect one’s ability to work....
Dive into the essentials of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including its typical age of onset, causes, preventability, diagnosis methods, and how Jona supports individuals with IBS. Learn when to seek medical advice for IBS symptoms.
Jim La Valle is a Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist with over 30 years' experience in wellness, prevention and disease state management. He has authored over 20 books and is internationally recognized as an expert and educator in...
Welcome to the fascinating world of your gut microbiome, a vibrant ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms that play a pivotal role in your health and well-being.
Research has shown that the amount we exercise can influence the composition of our microbiome while, in turn, our microbiome profile also is correlated with athletic performance. The interplay between exercise and the gut microbiome is complex, but understanding it...
We sat down with Dr Larry Kosinski, gastroenterologist, founder of SonarMD and Jona advisor, to learn more about how he uses the microbiome in his own practice.
How should you choose a probiotic among the thousands of options available today? Jona’s quick guide offers independent, science-based tips on reading probiotic labels to choose the right option for you.
Your relationships play into big-picture health topics like happiness and life satisfaction, but they also affect your health on a microscopic scale. In this article, we’ll outline three key ways your loved ones influence your microbiome and vice versa: through...
Scientific research and commercialization regarding probiotics have both seen enormous growth in the past few years. This surge of interest has expanded what we know about probiotics, and, at the same time, opened the door for confusion and oversimplification. We...
A video explaining the journey we took to bring you Jona.
Several studies indicate that gluten intolerance may be on the rise in Western populations in some cases despite stable testing rates. This common condition comes in a few different forms. In this week’s blog post, we’ll dive into the different...
Researchers are actively exploring the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and weight management. Weight management involves factors like diet, physical activity, and genetics, and emerging research suggests the gut microbiome's role in influencing metabolic processes and appetite-related hormones.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), affecting one in six adults globally, is a complex mental health challenge. Recent discoveries reveal a promising link between MDD and the gut microbiome, the diverse community of microorganisms residing in our digestive system. This bidirectional...
Aging reshapes our bodies and our health. Our microbiome, like the rest of our body, also changes as we age. In recent years, researchers have been looking into the connections between the gut microbiome and healthy aging. Understanding the microbiome's...
This week we dive deeper into the intricate relationship between the microbiome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Uncover how an alteration in the gut ecosystem is associated with IBS symptoms and explore strategies to manage the symptoms with diet. Since...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Those who suffer from this condition often experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. However, with the right knowledge and tools, you can...
Probiotics have generated a lot of interest in the scientific and functional medicine communities for their ability to improve the balance of bacteria in your body. But how do they actually work, and how should you filter through the marketing...
For many, the holidays mean a change in routine and added stress. Jona is sharing a few tips and ideas to support your gut health this holiday season.
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