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Digestion

Bifidobacterium

Jul 10, 2009

Bifidobacterium is one of the friendly bacteria that naturally occurs in the intestines of both infants and adults and in the vaginal tract of adults. As one of the first good bacteria to colonise in the intestines of infants who are breastfed, bifidobact

Lactobacillus

Jul 10, 2009

Not all bacteria are harmful to your body. While some diseases have been blamed on bacteria such as salmonella and E.coli, there are some micro-organisms that have been medically proven to yield several health benefits to the human body. These beneficial

Acidophilus Explained

Jul 10, 2009

More people are turning to natural products for the prevention and treatment of diseases. For many years, some cultures have been using live foods to promote good digestion. The common denominator among these dishes is acidophilus which is naturally produ

Pancreas

Jun 20, 2009

The pancreas is located near the stomach and small intestine. As an endocrine gland, it produces and secretes hormones such as insulin and glucagon directly into the bloodstream.

Fast Oxidisers

May 3, 2009

The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy is referred to as oxidation. This is the rate at which nutrients are converted to energy within all of your body's cells.

Slow Oxidisers

May 1, 2009

The metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy is referred to as oxidation. This is the rate at which nutrients are converted to energy within all of your body's cells.

Metabolism

Apr 28, 2009

Metabolism describes the ongoing chemical reactions in the body, such as the breakdown of food and its transformation into energy. This is controlled by hormones, which secrete enzymes to achieve this task. These chemical messengers, secreted by the glan

Hydrogen Methane Breath Testing

Mar 15, 2009

Hydrogen breath testing is a diagnostic method that can let you know of potential problems that you have with digesting and absorbing foods. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Read on for more.

Digestion

Oct 27, 2008

Digestion is the process through which the body gets the nutrients that it needs to run as its best. Learn about how the digestive system works and what you can do to help keep it running efficiently.

Probiotics

May 23, 2008

These bacteria are vital for our health – two of the most well known probiotics are lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus.

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