Category: Mood
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Love bug: A probiotic that could make you feel good!
Meet The Love Bug! Limosilactobacillus reuteri LR-99 “You’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’ …” sang The Righteous Brothers. Turns out it might have been found in the most unlikely place – our gut! So how does that work? Did you know there’s an actual ‘love bug’?! A bacterium that could boost levels of the ‘love hormone’…
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Mental well-being in your fridge!
Look to your fridge for mental well-being Inflammation is increasingly linked to physical and mental well-being (Dr Chowhary VR, et al. Yale Medicine 2025). And what we eat can help us reduce inflammation, improve well-being and boost our mood. What does this mean? Look to your fridge! 3 food tips to help reduce inflammation in…
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Gut feelings: Your microbiome and mood
The surprising link between your microbiome and mood Did you know there is a close connection between your gut microbiome and your mood? It turns out that the secrets to your emotional well-being may well lie within your microbiome. The microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that live in and on your body, including…
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Why limit ultra-processed food?
Why ultra-processed food should make you ultra-concerned While the occasional fast-food (UPF) meal or pack of biscuits won’t harm you, making ultra-processed food too much of your diet might. Sounds dramatic? That’s because it is. Ultra-processed food is directly linked to 32 harmful effects to health, including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type…
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Why gut health?
Microbes in our gut produce hundreds of powerful chemical messenger molecules – including neurotransmitters – that influence how we think and feel
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Food and mood—a surprisingly powerful link!
Food and mood – a surprisingly powerful link! Can we really boost our mood with food? Yes! What we eat nourishes the trillions of microbes that live in our gut – also known as the gut microbiome. This in turn may have a profound impact on how we feel. In fact, would you be surprised…
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Meditation: The Secret Gut Health Ingredient
Meditation and gut health: Awesome & unexpected benefits Meditation is an ancient practice that has gained significant popularity in recent years. While its benefits for mental health and stress reduction are well-known, researchers are beginning to uncover the potential link between meditation and gut health. Understanding the connection between meditation and gut health can provide…
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5 proven probiotics for gut health
5 top probiotics for gut health Can probiotics boost gut health and wellbeing? Health is wealth, and every little helps, the old adage goes! The 100 trillion microbes that live in our gut – collectively called the gut microbiome – is a prime example.The topic of gut health is seemingly everywhere at the moment, as…
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7 Tips for Choosing the Best Probiotic
Choosing the best probiotic for gut health In recent years, probiotics have surged in popularity as more people seek to improve their gut health. These beneficial bacteria, when consumed in adequate amounts, can offer a range of health benefits, from improving digestion to boosting immunity. However, with the overwhelming number of probiotic supplements available on…
