Food + Microbiome
This microorganism is responsible for making bread rise.
Yeast
The hallmark of this disease is memory loss and buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
Alzheimer's disease
This nutrient is often the most limiting factor in plant growth, crucial for making proteins, enzymes, and chlorophyll.
Nitrogen
This sugar found in dairy products can be hard to digest for some people who lack of certain gut microbes.
Lactose
This condition, abbreviated as ADHD, is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This invasive plant, originally introduced to the U.S. from Asia, is colloquially known as “the vine that ate the South.”
Kudzu
Most microorganisms in the human body are found in this organ.
Large Intestine/Colon
For people with Parkinson’s disease, the loss of this neurotransmitter causes difficulty with movement.
Dopamine
This bright yellow root, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, is commonly used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine.
Turmeric
These live, beneficial microorganisms are often found in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and miso.
Probiotics
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks this part of nerve cells.
Myelin Sheath
Unlike flowering plants, ferns reproduce without seeds; instead, they use these tiny reproductive units.
Spores
This nutrient, abundant in foods like oats, apples, and onions, helps fuel beneficial gut bacteria.
(Soluble) Fiber
This disorder, caused by a mutation on the HTT gene, leads to uncontrolled movements and personality changes.
Huntington's disease
This essential nutrient helps plants develop strong roots, produce flowers and fruits, and transfer energy through ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Phosphorus