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Probiotics in Human Clinical Trials | Research
In 2001, the World Health Organisation published a report indicating the health benefits of probiotic supplements. In 2005, the first paper was published that proposed the use of probiotics as an adjunctive …
PROBIOACT® Technology & Probiotic Survival
All ingredients in the Bio.Me probiotic range have a specific function to optimise the stability, survival through the GI tract, and their metabolic activity.
PROBIOACT® stands for probiotic activity. …
Gut-Brain Barrier | Strain Specific Research
Probiotic strains have very specific functions and should be chosen accordingly. Additionally, some strains should not be put together in capsules or powder due to their incompatibility. It is a …
The Gut-Brain Axis | Research
The intestinal microbiota is considered to be associated with the neuro–endocrine–immune pathways, generating the concept of the gut–brain axis. Within this framework, the intestinal epithelial ‘barrier’, plays …
Using Supplements with Children
There’s that old saying ‘never work with animals or children’. I actually love working and living with both, but as we know they come with their own unique set …
What is qPCR Technology?
What is qPCR and why is this molecular technology so exciting?
Oestrogen Detoxification
Oestrogen is detoxified in three steps through the liver, before it can finally undergo excretion.
The Oral Microbiome & Pregnancy Outcomes | Research
Our research of the oral microbiome and its links with systemic health have exposed a multitude of related conditions. Some well-known, such as cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, others less …
Chamomile, Lemon Balm & Withania | Nervines
When considering the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) ecosystem, one has to consider the impact that stress and anxiety has on immune and inflammatory processes. For this reason, we also researched plants …
Medicinal Mushrooms | Polyphenols
Homeostasis of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) depends upon a fine balance between the host and their microbes. The host’s immune system is a key player here. For this reason, we …
The Oral Microbiome | Research
It has been speculated for centuries that dental health can impact our whole being, but now research confirms the role that the oral microbiota can play in systemic health and …
Cocoa, Green Tea & Grape Seed | Polyphenols
Proanthocyanidins, or condensed tannins, are a class of polyphenols, including catechin and epicatechin and their esters. They are well-known for their antioxidant capacity, but more recent research also indicates their …