Blog Gastrointestinal health

Often described as our ‘second brain’, the gut possesses a remarkably complex neural network. A recent scientific review reveals the extent to which this still little-understood system is capable of coordinating numerous functions.

Ageing can alter bowel movements, digestion and the balance of the gut microbiota. A recent review has examined these changes to better understand their mechanisms and their impact on the body.

The menopause is not limited to hot flushes and water retention. It can also influence the intestinal microbiota and digestive comfort. A recent study attempts to unravel these little-known links.

Lactobacillus casei is a common probiotic strain that can be found in various foods and supplement products. But which ones? An overview of the food sources and presentations available for this beneficial bacterium.

A recent study suggests that eating foods rich in 'good' bacteria that produce certain metabolites could improve psychological well-being by influencing the intestinal microbiota.

Do you suffer from temporary or persistent diarrhoea? Discover the 3 probiotics most studied for their potential effects on preventing and reducing the duration of acute or chronic diarrhoea.

With their specific way of working, spore-forming probiotics have a very specific mechanism of action that gives them some very interesting properties, which are now being studied by scientists.

Prebiotics and probiotics are two complementary supports for intestinal health... but do you really know their differences and their respective roles in the body?