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.
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.
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:
ADHD in children is a recognised neurodevelopmental condition characterised by hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It tends to begin in childhood but can often persist into adulthood. This blog examines the role of diet and nutrition on both the development of and supporting the symptoms of ADHD.
As we approach our mid 40s it is often a time for reflection and change and this is great time to review our lifestyles, including diet. Our requirement for nutrients increases as we get older, our innate production of antioxidants such as CoQ10 and glutathione declines, and our ability to assimilate nutrients from our food can reduce due to low digestive capacity. Hence, it is essential to ensure your diet provides optimal levels of all nutrients.
This blog aims to highlight specific areas of wellbeing and nutrition which are important to focus on for the over 45s.
Nutrients extracted from the food that we eat are used initially for immediate needs, such as energy production and maintaining a variety of bodily processes. It is only if nutrients are ingested in excess of these immediate functional needs that there will be sufficient left for ‘housekeeping’ processes that support long-term health.
In this week’s blog, we discuss the many factors that may contribute to low intakes of micronutrients, regardless of food nutrient intake. At Cytoplan we refer to this as ‘The Nutrition Gap’, a phenomenon where even those eating a balanced healthy diet may be at risk of nutrient deficiencies due to a lack of vitamins and minerals contained in the food we eat today.
