THE DIGEST

The 1,000 is the first 1,000 days between the moment of conception and age 2. In the scientific community, it is considered the most profound period in nutrition and development. What a child eats in this window will determine their health for the rest of their life. Known as a ‘golden opportunity,’ there are three factors known to contribute to early brain development: reduction of toxic stress, the presence of a strong social support and secure attachment, and the provision of optimal nutrition. 

We spoke to a couple of psychologists to ask how they recommend staying connected, engaged and sane while we endure what is likely to be a dark winter.

Lately, our customer service hotline has been ringing off the hook with questions about how Jetson probiotics hold up in high temperatures. Okay fine, we don’t technically have a hotline but that sounds better than “we’ve been getting a lot of emails” doesn’t it?

Today marks the birth of Gut Recovery, a multi-strain probiotic designed to get your whole family (yep - it’s for adults and kids)back in balance after a course of antibiotics.  

Fact is, antibiotics are a necessary evil. When you’re battling a brutal cough, or your toddler has a skyrocketing fever, antibiotics can be life savers. However, as a group of people laser-focused on gut health, it’s our job to let you know antibiotics are also detrimental to your microbiome.

Doxycycline kills pathogenic bacteria that cause bacterial infection. But it can also harm your gut health. Read along to know how probiotics can help to reduce the negative impact of doxycycline.

Amoxicillin is the most prescribed antibiotic and it helps to recover from bacterial infections. But what are the side effects of Amoxicillin and how can we reduce that? Read along to know about it.

Not only is taking daily probiotics safe, it's recommended. Having a daily probiotic routine is one of the best ways to regulate your gut health.

Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? People take doctor-prescribed antibiotics which kills infection-causing bacteria as well as bad bacteria. Read our blog to know how to keep good bacteria while taking antibiotics.

Co-authored by Dr. Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD and Dr. Gillian Ehrlich, ARNP, DNP

You may have seen an article on CNN recapping a study published by the American Gastroenterological Association saying there “isn't enough evidence for probiotics to recommend taking them.” We disagree.

Read here why Stefan Weitz (founder of Jetson) and Jetson Gut Council Members: Dr. Anthony Padula - MD, Dr. Gillian Ehrlich - ARNP - DNP, and Dr. Illene Ruhoy - MD - PhD disagree.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  -Lao Tzu An open letter from Stefan Weitz, Jetson’s Co-founder. As someone who has had to battle a compromised immune system for the last 14 years, I sometimes feel burdened and hopeless about the foe that we are now facing in COVID-19. It is […]