In this post I try to explain the microbiome and the microbiota. I try to show what it is and why the gut microbiome is important for us. Does it make sense to test and build up your intestinal flora? At the end I describe how you can positively influence the intestinal microbiome, the so-called intestinal flora, in order to avoid dysbiosis. Without dietary supplements, … [Read more...] about Intestinal flora, dysbiosis and microbiome
Intestinal health
Leaky gut syndrome: what is it?
We first reported on leaky gut syndrome here on the nmi portal at the end of 2016. In internet forums and Facebook groups as well as on pseudo-medical sites, this "diagnosis" suddenly popped up again and again. The gut would be damaged by our food and our lifestyle, would have holes and would therefore be leaky. This would allow food components, toxins and bacteria to enter the … [Read more...] about Leaky gut syndrome: what is it?