microbiome

Akkermansia muciniphila is a beneficial bacteria naturally found in the human gut, playing a vital role in maintaining overall health and wellness. Here’s a closer look at the health impacts associated with this remarkable gut bacteria.

Akkermansia muciniphila is one of the most abundant bacteria naturally present in our gut microbiome.

Research has show Akkermansia to be beneficial to us for gut barrier integrity, immune response and synergistic regulation of the gut microbiome. We see the benefits as reduced fat storage, enhanced insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation.

Postbiotics are a product of prebiotic and probiotic activity. Postbiotics help regulate the composition of the microbiome, which in turn affects our gut health.

One key postbiotic, butyrate, an SCFA supplies over 70% of the colon cells’ energy needs. Tributyrin is a prodrug of butyrate, meaning it is converted into active butyrate within the body.

In this post, learn about the mechanism of action of Tributyrin and what health benefits it is associated with. You will also find out about foods and supplements that help increase Tributyrin intake.

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

Through my gut healing journey, I’ve learned that the food that I eat makes a huge difference to my health, brain function and energy levels. One of the life-changing pieces of information that came to hand as I began my research was discovering that we are more bacteria than we are human cells. Studies are indicating that using probiotics in a therapeutic manner may promote a gut defence barrier to help normalise intestinal absorbency and stabilise the gut by improving the barrier of the intestine.

So, how do we know which probiotics are right for us? 

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?

Stress takes its toll in many ways - and its effect is compounding. Dr Justin Marchegiani presents a framework for managing and eliminating stress in the form of four dimensions of resilience: Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Here are 10 stress management biohacks that address each area.

On our Biohack Your Life Conference visit to San Francisco we were lucky enough to come across a very innovative company called uBiome who are sequencing the human microbiome (bacteria). What 23&me did for DNA, uBiome are doing for the microbiome. Essentially, uBiome will enable you to see what bacteria are living on and in various parts of your body including the gut, nose, mouth and genitals. I caught up with one of the founders / CEO Jessica Richman for a 20 minute discussion to learn more about the service and how we can access it in Australia.