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Think you’re only human…think again

Think you’re only human…think again

The single-celled bacteria living in and on our bodies outnumber human cells by anything upwards of 5-1. Latest estimates put our bodies at 37 trillion human cells and our microbiomes — as our ‘bugs’ are collectively called — at 100 trillion. That’s right, our skin, gut, mouths and noses, along with
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Just a Gut Feeling: The Importance of Gut Health

Just a Gut Feeling: The Importance of Gut Health

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. This complex ecosystem plays a crucial role in our overall health and wellbeing, affecting everything from digestion and immune function to mood and cognitive function. In this article, we'll explore the
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Gut bugs: pre and probiotics

Gut bugs: pre and probiotics

With over 3kgs in the average gut…we need to make friends with our gut bugs. They do a very important job, and as the Greek word translates – pro, means ‘promoting’ and biotic, means ‘life’. When our digestive tracts are healthy, they filter out and eliminate harmful bacteria, toxins, chemicals, a
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