What are probiotics? Probiotics are defined as ‘live microorganisms that confer a health effect on the host when consumed in adequate amounts’ (Guarner and Schaafsma 1998). It is well known that probiotics have a beneficial effect on the body, primarily to ensure that the digestive system can function optimally. In recent years, multiple clinical studies […]

Biologically, stress is the body’s way of responding to a demand or threat. In today’s society, we never really seem to slow down (unless there’s a global pandemic which forces us to!), meaning our bodies are constantly experiencing prolonged, chronic periods of stress. A little bit of stress is good. It can be the reason […]

Have you ever heard of that old saying, “you are what you eat”? Well it’s definitely true in the case of what you eat (and supplement!) will make a big difference to the balance of bacteria inside your gut, and consequently your health. Trillions of microorganisms in the lower intestinal tract play a vital role […]