antibiotics support

Probiotics: Supporting the gut during and after antibiotics

We know that antibiotics have a place in modern medicine, however, their overprescription and overuse is a long-standing problem that has created the issue of global antibiotic resistance, which has implications for both the health of the microbiome and the health of the host.1,2

Our expert nutritional therapist, Annie, looks at what approaches can help to mitigate the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome.

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Last updated on 18th September 2024 by cytoffice

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Is eating organic food better for your gut health?

To mark the Soil Association’s annual Organic September awareness month, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Ruth, writes about whether eating organic food is better for your gut health. We take a closer look at the potential benefits of eating an organic diet to overall health and the health of your gut microbiome, when compared to conventional grown/reared foods.

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Last updated on 6th September 2024 by cytoffice

Fresh green peas in a ceramic bowl, pods, on an old wooden surface. Replacing processed red meat from your diet with beans, peas and nuts may help lower dementia risk.

In the news – health & nutrition research

In this week’s article, our nutritional therapist, Annie, provides a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition-related articles in the news:

  • Are children with ADHD at higher risk of nutrient deficiencies
  • Consumption of processed red meats linked to dementia
  • Sugar can increase biological ageing, while antioxidants can reduce it
  • Low magnesium levels as a risk factor for disease 

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Last updated on 21st August 2024 by cytoffice