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Fibre in the spotlight
Fibre, the overlooked star of gut health In the ever-evolving world of microbiome science, fibre is undergoing a serious glow-up. Previously dismissed as “roughage,” it now takes centre stage as …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – October
The Gut–Brain Fast: How Alternate-Day Fasting Reprograms the Microbiome to Support Brain Function Obesity is increasingly recognised as a contributor to impaired brain health.¹ It has been shown to …
October Clinical Conversations 2025
MetaXplore GI Plus The case: MetaXplore GI Plus: A fatigue, over-active thyroid and anxiety case with Helen Ross, a BANT-registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in gut health with a focus on …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – September
Bidirectional causal relationships between gut microbiota and insomnia – Could your gut microbes be keeping you awake at night? Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting up to …
Microbiome Guardian Meetups Autumn Tour 2025
Join us for our Microbiome Guardian Meet-up in November. To purchase tickets, please expand the Event Details and click ‘Find out more’. Please note these events are for practitioners only.
September Clinical Conversations 2025
MetaXplore GI Plus The case: MetaXplore GI Plus: A bloating, gas and fungal acne case with Chloe Manlay, a BANT-registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in acne, rosacea and women’s health. …
August Clinical Conversations 2025
MetaXplore GI Plus The case: MetaXplore GI Plus: A male IBD case with Angela Beecroft, IFM Clinical Nutritionist with a special interest in the gastrointestinal microbiome. Bio: Angela Beecroft has …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – July
Rewriting Diabetes: Could Your Microbiome Be the Missing Link? Introduction Approximately 5.8 million people in the UK have Diabetes, with 90% diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)1. Genetic and environmental factors contribute …
July Clinical Conversations 2025
MetaXplore GI Plus The case: MetaXplore GI Plus: A complex case including Coeliac Disease & ongoing chronic digestive symptoms with Gemma McGuigan, a leading IFM certified Functional Medicine & Nutrition …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – June
Oral microbiome’s impact on mental health during pregnancy Introduction Good maternal mental health is vital for the well-being of both mother and infant. However, research suggests that as many …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – May
A randomised controlled trial of environmental richness on gastrointestinal symptoms, salivary cortisol, and gut microbiota in early childhood. Introduction GI issues are common in young children and can affect their …
Microbiome Guardian Meetups Summer Tour 2025
Join us for our Microbiome Guardian Meet-up in June. To purchase tickets, please expand the Event Details and click ‘Find out more’. Please note these events are for practitioners only.

