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The Role of Genetics
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- Even though the functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are known to be vital to life, scientists admit that much of what actually happens in the gut remains a mystery1. The most pressing problem is our need for knowledge.
- Although modern societies have enjoyed a tremendous reduction in many infectious diseases of the gut, GI food allergies and inflammatory conditions of unexplained origin, have dramatically increased.2
- The dramatic changes in hygiene and nutrient intake since the time of our pre-agricultural ancestors, particularly that of carbohydrate fibers and bacteria, are believed to have played significant roles in the development of the increased, unexplained conditions.3.
- It is believed that the dramatic changes from our pre-agricultural ancestors in hygiene and nutrient intake have played significant roles in the development of these conditions, particularly that of carbohydrate fibers and bacteria.3,4,5,6
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The Road to Wellness 
