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what is gluten

What Is Gluten and What Does It Do in the Body?

For most of us (people without Celiac disease) there is damage to the lining of the intestines, though to a small degree. This is measured by the presence of the protein zonulin after consuming gluten which shows that the gut/intestinal lining is more permeable (aka a more ‘leaky’ gut).

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Co-founder of BiOptimizers, Wade Lightheart on the Gut-Brain Connection: Probiotics with Nootropic Effects

Wade Lightheart, a co-founder of BiOptimizers, talks about how essential optimising the gut is to boosting cognitive performance. Learn which gut bacteria influence the production of neurotransmitters that improve brain performance and which probiotic strains help boost digestion.

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Improve Gut Health Naturally

Top 5 Tips to Improve Gut Health Naturally

Our gut really is the epicentre of our health and we truly need to nurture it to reap the optimal health benefits.  As well as diet, there are a few other not so obvious things we can be doing to improve our gut health. Here are my top 5 tips to maintain a healthy gut, mind and body

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The Human Microbiome: Why You Need Pre- and Probiotics For Optimal Gut Wellness

The Human Microbiome: Why You Need Pre- and Probiotics For Optimal Gut Wellness

Dr. Denise K. Hee (Mb BCh BAO, MRCS, CHC) discusses the microbiome: How pre- and probiotics play a significant role in keeping our intestines working properly. The gateway to thriving health is through a properly functioning digestive tract.

It begins in the gut. The lustre of your skin. The smell you emanate. These 2 things alone say so much about your state of health. We perceive health within moments of meeting someone. Are we in the presence of vitality?

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