You’ve probably heard that yogurt and kimchi are good for you. Or maybe you’ve had diarrhea while taking amoxicillin. But how do fermented foods benefit health, while antibiotics cause side effects? The answer has to do with your gut microbiome. In this article, we’ll explore:

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Hormones are molecules produced by the body’s endocrine glands.¹ These substances are released into the bloodstream and travel towards various tissues and organs. In particular, hormones bind to receptors on the surface of or inside their target cells. This interaction tells the...