Lactose Intolerance: More Nuanced Than Many People Realise

2026-06-09T11:56:27+00:00

Few foods generate as much confusion as dairy. Many people experience bloating, abdominal discomfort or changes in digestion after consuming milk or dairy products and quickly conclude that they must be lactose intolerant. Others assume that a diagnosis of lactose intolerance means dairy must be eliminated completely. In reality, the situation is often more nuanced. [...]

Lactose Intolerance: More Nuanced Than Many People Realise2026-06-09T11:56:27+00:00

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

2026-04-30T08:44:18+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 [...]

Intestinal Permeability: “Leaky Gut” What It Means and Why It Matters2026-04-30T08:44:18+00:00

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

2026-04-30T08:45:02+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 [...]

Are we losing our microbial allies? Understanding the microbial extinction hypothesis2026-04-30T08:45:02+00:00
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