A Gut Microbe That Heals the Gut Is Dying Off

A Gut Microbe That Heals the Gut Is Dying Off
Not many people have L. reuteri bacteria in their gut anymore, which might explain the rise in small intestinal bacterial infections. Shutterstock
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Donna Schwenk’s kitchen is overflowing with bacteria. That comes as no surprise after more than two decades of culturing food for healing—first as a personal mission to heal her baby, and now for her business.

Still, she was a bit reluctant to try out a new bacteria. Afterall, her health was in tip-top shape, and her business, Cultured Food Life, was growing. The author of three bestselling books and a podcast host, Ms. Schwenk had her hands full with her courses teaching others the ins and outs of how to make their own fermentation labs at home.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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