There is much to say about probiotics and postbiotics, especially their role in immunity, disease, and most importantly, gut health. There is a multitude of tests available to analyze your gut health. One of the many biomarkers we need to monitor is beta-glucuronidase. What is beta-glucuronidase? What does it do? What does it mean if you have too much or too little of this enzyme?

Today, we discuss what postbiotics are and why beta-glucuronidase is a critical biomarker for gut health. We explain what beta-glucuronidase does, how the body makes it, and why you can have too much of it. We describe the possible conditions a person may have if they have too much or too little of this enzyme. We also discuss some of the supplements you can take which can help improve your beta-glucuronidase levels.

“Some is good, but too much can be bad when it comes to beta-glucuronidase.” - Patti Devers

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• What postbiotics are and why they are necessary for optimal health.
• What beta-glucuronidase is as an enzyme and its functions.
• The different phases that beta-glucuronidase goes through.
• Using beta-glucuronidase as a biomarker and what it tells doctors.
• Supplements you can take to improve beta-glucuronidase levels.
• Diseases and diets associated with high and low beta-glucuronidase.

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