Recent Articles
Effects of Vitamin D on Gut Microbiota Composition
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is expressed in the gastrointestinal tract, where it carries out gene expression. Recent evidence has demonstrated that vitamin D can modify the composition of the gut microbiota by down regulating inflammation, up-regulating innate immunity and improving intestinal barrier function
2021-04-16
What factors determine a vaccine’s efficacy for an individual?
A growing body of evidence suggests the composition of the gut microbiota and its influence on the development and function of the immune system may play an important role in determining vaccine efficacy. A variety of environmental and dietary factors can affect intestinal microbial imbalance, which has a close affiliation with human health and disease.
2021-03-23
Protecting Gut Bacteria from Antibiotics
The human body encompasses an abundance of commensal bacteria and a microbiome that can progress beneficial effects for the host, contributing to the body’s natural processes. Alternatively, a disruption to the intestinal microbiome can alter this homeostatic process and inflict progress adverse effects against the host.
2021-03-16
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2020-04-16
4 Tips To Fight The Flu
It’s that time again - blankets are out, mugs of lemon and ginger on standby and that scratchy feeling at your throat lingering, telling you to slow down or risk being hit with a full-fledged cold, or worse, the flu.
2019-05-31
Vegetarian? The supplement you need
Considering switching to a plant-based diet after hearing about the multitude of health benefits, such as improved gut health and better quality sleep? Or maybe you joined the #plantpowered community long ago - and mindful to keep on top of the latest supplements you need to feel 100%? Regardless of column A or B, I’m pleased to share this article with you. And although you know me as a sleep specialist, with a background in nutrition, I love educating and empowering you on all things diet - supplements included.
2019-06-18
MedSci Doctors discuss - COVID19 Flu and Immune Health
Dr Sean Hall and Dr Luis Vitetta discuss COVID19 Flu and Immune Health (Un-edited)
2020-04-22
Boost immunity with these 4 lesser known secrets
It’s almost middle of winter, so you’re (probably) sick and tired - literally, physically, mentally. Rather than suffer through, in the name of proactivity I’m happy to bring you my top tips to boost your immune system, helping you cruise - rather than crash - through the cooler months.
2019-06-05
Your go-to guide for magnesium supplements. A Sleep Specialist shares
You’ve heard magnesium will help you sleep at night - so you go into the chemist and try and decipher which out of the 10 brands to select. With an array of different formulations, not to mention variations in magnesium itself, you’re left scratching your head. Not anymore - here is your guide for your magnesium supplement, complete with an explanation of why I am advising the mineral in the first place.
2019-06-09