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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