Mitochondrial Health Mitochondria and they live within our cells – they are quite literally the powerhouses of the cells. They are vital for survival as they harvest additional energy from the food we eat. Without them, we would not generate enough energy to survive! When mitochondria are damaged, they produce less energy, which results in …
Interesting Ways to Optimise Your Metabolism? Our metabolism is mainly governed by our gut bacteria. Pathogenic bacteria can cause inflammation, which could increase leaky gut (intestinal permeability), which can also impact our brain, causing cravings and hunger. Beneficial bacteria, on the other hand, create short-chain fatty acid production, which regulates fat cell receptors, releasing leptin …
Improving good gut health Our gut instincts are real. Getting butterflies when we’re nervous happens because our nervous systems and our digestive systems are intertwined. The enteric nervous system runs through our digestive system, has around 100 million neurons, and is connected to our brain via our Vagus nerve. Our thoughts can influence the gut …
How to live a low carb life What are the benefits of lowering carbs? Good for long term weight loss Increases high-quality protein and good fats Decreasing blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity may also help to improve metabolic syndrome markers. You may lower your triglycerides, lower your LDL and increase your HDL. Key Factors …
Is Fibre ‘The Missing Macro Nutrient’? Fibre is mostly found in plant foods, including vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds. The benefits of eating more fibre include: Reducing cholesterol by preventing absorption Promoting a healthy weight by keeping you fuller for longer due to slower digestion Adds bulk to the digestive tract to …
ADHD is common. In fact, many adults are now often being diagnosed with ADHD after spending decades wondering why they sometimes react the way they do in certain situations. Within ADHD there is a spectrum and, in fact, ADHD as a term is quite misunderstood. The term refers to ‘attention-deficit’ and ‘hyperactivity’ but there is …
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a relapsing and remitting condition that may affect up to 10-15% of the general population. The hallmark of SIBO is that the small intestine becomes colonised with normal occurring gut flora. The small intestine is normally void of any bacterial colonisation but changes in the environment within the small …
A recent update established that there is a one-to-one ratio between bacterial cells and human body cells. The microbiota refers to the micro-organisms whereas the microbiome is a term which refers to these organisms, and the activities which result from them are specific ecological niches and the surrounding environmental conditions. The gastrointestinal tract is an …
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ADHD has a strong genetic component. Many studies have investigated the role of certain genes and enzymes such as catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and the dopamine transporter (DAT1) genes on ADHD symptoms,(1). This is because COMT may play a role in degradation of dopamine, which is a key deficiency in the case of ADHD. The two enzymes …
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Protein consists of long chains of amino acids and there are 20 different types of amino acids. Some are essential (meaning our body doesn’t produce them itself) and some are classed as non-essential, (1). Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers within the body such as serotonin, GABA, dopamine, acetylcholine, …
