Intestinal Permeability: “Leaky Gut” What It Means and Why It Matters

2025-06-03T22:39:52+00:00

While the phrase “leaky gut” can mean different things to different people, the underlying concept it refers to—increased intestinal permeability—is well recognised and increasingly studied. The gut lining plays a critical role in how we absorb nutrients, interact with microbes and defend against potential threats—so when this barrier becomes compromised, it can have ripple effects [...]

Intestinal Permeability: “Leaky Gut” What It Means and Why It Matters2025-06-03T22:39:52+00:00

Are we losing our microbial allies? Understanding the microbial extinction hypothesis

2025-06-03T22:20:24+00:00

There’s growing concern among microbiome researchers that some of our most beneficial microbes are quietly disappearing—lost to modern lifestyles, medications and dietary shifts. This emerging concept, sometimes called the microbial extinction hypothesis, suggests we may be witnessing a long-term erosion of microbial diversity with far-reaching consequences for human health. From coexistence to collapse For most of [...]

Are we losing our microbial allies? Understanding the microbial extinction hypothesis2025-06-03T22:20:24+00:00
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