A consumer gut health survey conducted in 2023 by Verb Biotics found that 69% of U.S. consumers experience gut issues and 40% of this population have symptoms affecting their daily life.

In medical school, everything is neatly categorized into distinct compartments. While this certainly makes sense from an academic standpoint, the truth is, the body is much more complex than that.

Research supports a role for the gut microbiome in regulating blood pressure.

Whereas poor lifestyle practices and multiple disorders can cause constipation, involvement of the gut microbiota suggests a role for probiotics in alleviating the condition. In this blog, IPA explores the literature for evidence of their effectiveness and potential clinical applications.