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The Post-Antibiotic Effect on the Gut Microbiome
10 July 2024

The Post-Antibiotic Effect on the Gut Microbiome

While preserving a diverse and abundant gut microbiome is essential for health, antibiotics cannot and should not be avoided when required. Awareness of the health implications of antibiotic use is ...

Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Low levels of Magnesium
01 July 2024

Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Low levels of Magnesium

Given the widespread use of PPIs and increasing concern regarding long-term use, individual assessment of requirements is important to ensure appropriate dose and duration. Additionally, monitoring of nutrient status is ...

CoQ10 Supplementation with Statin Prescribing
18 June 2024

CoQ10 Supplementation with Statin Prescribing

Statins reduce lipids and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by inhibiting the production of hydroxyl-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, a rate-limiting enzyme in the mevalonate pathway for cholesterol production. However, it ...

Ozempic administration for weight loss
04 June 2024

Ozempic and the Obesity Epidemic

Obesity is a complex chronic disease significantly impacting global health. Anything that can help manage this global crisis is encouraging, however, the potential unknown risks of long-term Ozempic administration for ...

Omega-3 fatty acids
20 May 2024

Pregnancy | The Essential Nutrients and the Important Role of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA

Several meta-analyses have concluded that omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, reduce early preterm births, and are associated with improved foetal growth throughout pregnancy. Due to its role in supporting memory ...

Zinc
06 May 2024

Immune Health | A Spotlight on the Power of Zinc

Contributing to the functioning of over 300 enzymes, zinc is involved in many physiological processes and is essential for health. Zinc is particularly crucial for normal healthy physical growth and ...

Pregnancy
18 April 2024

Pregnancy | Why the Immune System Needs Extra Support

Pregnancy is a critical period involving immense physiological changes. One system in particular that must undertake complex adaptations in order to protect both maternal and foetal health is the immune ...

Probiotics Can Reduce Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
09 April 2024

Probiotics' Role in Reducing Upper Respiratory Infections

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), such as the common cold, are the primary cause of illness annually, with adults experiencing approximately 2-4 colds per year, and children between 5-10 colds. ...