Antibiotic resistance occurs when microorganisms develop the ability to overcome the antibiotics designed to kill them. Bacteria have numerous strategies to resist antibiotics.
Testing for AR genes can help to characterise resistant infections and can aid in selecting effective therapies. Some of the key AR strategies are detailed below.
Ganoderma lucidum is commonly known as the reishi mushroom with a well-established role in East Asian medicine that has been used for centuries. G. lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) are constituents of the whole plant that have been shown to support the body’s response to oxidative stress, immune function, and many other pathways and functions.
An interesting study ... demonstrated that ... when omega-3 levels are in an upper normal range, B vitamins help slow cognitive decline and brain atrophy. These findings suggest that a combination of fish oil supplements and B vitamins may help to improve cognition, demonstrating the importance of synergy, as dysfunction and symptoms are often due to multifactorial causes.
Studies have shown collagen peptides supplementation is beneficial for human skin, reduces cellulite, and strengthens nails.
When it comes to cosmetics and aesthetics, the focus is almost exclusively on what (we) put on the outside, but (our) time and money might be better invested in what (we) put inside.
What are liposomes?
Liposomes are spheres made of phospholipids—the primary building blocks of cell membranes. Owing to this structure, liposomes bond easily with cell membranes to facilitate intracellular delivery of their nutrient cargo.
The role of the gut microbiome in supporting the immune system
Building a strong immune system involves many key components, including a well-balanced gut microbiome. The commensal bacteria and other microbes do more than simply shield and crowd out potentially harmful microbes; they play an active role in the development and maintenance of the immune system in the gut and beyond.
