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Leaky gut or intestinal permeability is thought to be linked to various health issues such as digestive problems and fatigue. Discover how you can support your body with nutrition.

Learn about your guts microbiome. How your microbiome can be boosted through probiotics and plant fibres, and how alcohol, stress and certain medications can destroy your microbiome.

The ‘microbiome’ is a term we hear a lot these days, but what exactly does it mean? Your body is quite literally teeming with bacteria. They live on your skin, in your mouth, nose, respiratory tract, urogenital tract and of course your gut - they are collectively known as your microbiome. You are in essence a walking, talking ecosystem.

We can all suffer from digestive discomfort from time to time but if symptoms such as pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea are frequent it can really affect your quality of life.

The microbiome is a word we hear a lot of these days, but what exactly does it mean? Your body is quite literally teeming with bacteria.

It seems there is some scepticism out there as to the science behind supplementing with live bacteria. Our experts comment on the debate.

Q: I often suffer from indigestion after I eat. Have you got any tips to help me?

Too much food, larger portions and excessive alcohol can play havoc with your digestive system, causing acid reflux, bloating and digestive upset.

We are quite literally teeming with bacteria. They live on our skin, in our mouths, noses, respiratory tracts, urogenital tract and, of course, our gut and are collectively known as our microbiome. We are in essence a walking, talking ecosystem.

Ever wondered exactly what happens in your digestive system? Unless you suffer from indigestion or IBS, you might not have given it much thought.