Probiotics

The nutrition gap
The first call on nutrients by our body is for immediate and acute needs – those needed for short-term survival ...

Probiotics for the first 1,000 days
The more we uncover about the ecosystem of bacteria residing in us, the more it becomes evident that nurturing and ...

How probiotics support the respiratory system: protecting against viruses and helping recovery
Probiotics have shown effectiveness for treatment and prevention of viral infections, as well as a supportive role in enhancing immune ...

Supporting the gut during and after antibiotics
Whilst antibiotics absolutely save lives, there has been a long-standing culture of over-prescription. This has led to problems that we ...

Nutritional support for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that can cause persistent discomfort. It is a group of symptoms—including abdominal ...

Leaky Gut Syndrome – causes, symptoms and routes to repair
The gut is often referred to as a foundation pillar of health for the body and the intestinal epithelium (barrier) ...

Stop the clock: nutrition and skin ageing
As a natural part of the human process, ageing cannot be avoided. But let’s be honest, if we could slow ...

The impact of antibiotics on the microbiome
In the UK, one of the highest rates of antibiotic prescriptions in the outpatient population comes from dentists and oral ...