SCFA: Bacterial Boosters When people talk about probiotic bacteria, the “magic word” SCFA is always mentioned. These are short-chain fatty acids that are a product of the helpful and good bacteria. But what exactly are SCFA, how do they work and why are...
Sucralose – The Sweet Poison The serious effects of sweeteners on our microbiome and our health The sweetener sucralose is increasingly suspected of having harmful effects on humans. But what is it really about? Is this just scaremongering, or are there...
How microorganisms control sex hormones The microbiome, the complex community of trillions of bacteria and viruses, plays a crucial role in many aspects of our health – from digestion to the immune system and brain function. The microbiome is also closely linked to...
Peace of mind through gut health Everyone knows it: stress. Children, work, household chores – maybe it’s time to catch up with old friends or perhaps it would be better to visit the parents? The list of tasks to be done just keeps getting longer, and that...
Microbes as architects of our brain When was the last time something gave you a “stomachache”, or instead, you had “a good gut feeling”? Or is a new partner currently giving you “butterflies in the stomach”? All these expressions...
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