Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

By Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and, of course, candy.

But as the wrappers pile up and the sugar rush hits, there’s something far more sinister brewing beneath the surface: the negative effects of candy on your…

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