What is “Leaky gut”? This is known by the scientific term “increased gut permeability” Can you measure gut permeability? 🧐YES, this is usually ordered by an integrative healthcare practitioner. Either faecal or…
Many years ago, I was referred as “The fringe pharmacist” in town, I was rather amused and asked the person who came up with the name why fringe? Her response…
What is creatine? Creatine is a molecule that is produced in the body from amino acids. When we eat proteins, our body digest it and what is left are amino…
Is testing necessary while on a ketogenic diet? It depends on your goals and whether you’re the type of person who is data driven. If you’re using the ketogenic diet…
I’ve recently sequenced my gut microbiome. Why did I do it? Curiosity. Initially I wanted to get the gene sequencing done during the bodybuilding competitions, because my diet consist of…
It’s not surprising that the past weeks my dreams were about work. I guess the only positive is, I’m getting longer REM sleep as indicated by my @ouraring Easter Friday…
Although the coronavirus is supposedly a “respiratory” virus, this is clearly not just a lung pathogen as it also affects the gut. Patients with digestive symptoms and the coronavirus appeared…
The situation is changing so fast that in a week’s time, this information might be outdated. Nevertheless, I’ve done some research and have put together the opinions of some of…
This research piece led by Prof Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi at Stony Brook University, caught my attention today. I welcome any kind of distraction as I prepare for my Ketogenic Nutrition…
This is a show produced by a multi-talented friend of mine, Brix Fira. He has created some short films and has now embarked on hosting his own Podcast, The Brix…