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Somewhere between the flurry of flavor and entertainment, the inherent health effects of soda (sugar in general) has been overlooked. A single 12 oz serving of soda creates inflammation in the body! This study observed a 50% increase in C-Reactive Protein with a consumption of 6.8 ounces per day compared to 0.4 ounces per day. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a very sensitive marker for inflammation. It measures acute inflammation that affects different tissues caused by immune injury, infection and cell injury. C-reactive protein is considered a strong predictor of heart disease, such as heart attack and stroke, regardless of cholesterol levels and other factors like smoking. The video below, "Sugar Is Not A Treat", provides an important perspective of the consequences of our cultures high sugar intake.

Now, new research from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark examines how our individual gut microbiomes may shed light on whether or not - and to what extent - we are able to lose excess weight while following particular dietary guidelines. See the full article from this link. It is for the above reason, along with the overall health implications of the condition of the microbiome and gut, that the Lifestyle Works Clinic includes GI Health within the program .