Our environment can have a substantial impact on our gut microbiome. Early exposure to microbes, such as farm exposure, place of birth, presence of siblings or pets are all suggested to influence the early colonisation of our gut. Several studies have reported that the number kids in a family affects the microbiota composition; first born […]

What is SIBO? While SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth) has been written about since the early 1990’s it is only in the last 10 years that it has reached people’s awareness with more than 500 scientific publications on the topic in the last 5 years. SIBO is a relatively common gut disorder found between 2 […]

Bloating otherwise called functional abdominal bloating and distension (FABD) by the scientists is a common gastrointestinal complaint. We all get a bit of bloating but sometimes it can become a serious problem and go beyond a bit of discomfort, cause pain and even a be a serious health risk. Complaints may range from chronic highly […]

Without doubt being very old is the single biggest risk factor for Covid 19, but not just age on its own. Inflammaging or high levels of chronic inflammation as a person ages is the driving force behind susceptibility to Covid 19. Even though we see young people dying 99% of deaths are related to chronic […]

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)  are a large and mixed group of compounds that originate from the reaction between sugars and various lipids (fats), proteins, or free amino groups in amino acids that undergo a chemical reaction (glycation) as a result of chronic exposure to glucose or other reducing sugars. AGEs accumulate in long-lived proteins […]

Kids guts and all part 2 The gut microbiome is highly unstable during the first two to three years of life1. The intestinal microbiome of most infants resembles that of their mother; however, after one year of age, a complex and distinct microbiome profile develops2. Children younger than three years of age have significantly lower […]

Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients required by the human body. Now more than ever. Unlike most vitamins, it is one that we can manufacture on our own, given the right conditions. Despite this, vitamin D is showing up increasingly in populations as the most widespread and critical nutrient deficiency; this deficiency is […]

There is a lot of confusion over foods for reflux, in fact more confusion that facts. The challenge lies in the fact that there are many different causes and factors involved in acid reflux. Undoubtedly, though diet plays a major role in most causes and incidences of reflux. While many people like to pick on […]

The human endocrine systems such as the thyroid are susceptible to disruption by naturally occurring and human-made compounds, possibly by affecting the hormone balance. These Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a wide class of compounds such as organochlorine pesticides (most banned now in the developed world but still hanging around in the environment and food), […]