The Meluka Australia Blog — Preventive Care

Growing evidence is revealing a link between gut health and cardiovascular wellbeing. A recent 2023 review explored how the trillions of microbes residing in the gut impact heart health. It found that gut bacteria play a crucial role in regulating cholesterol levels, inflammation, and blood pressure – all key risk factors for heart disease. Getting To The Heart of It Regulating Cholesterol Levels- Gut bacteria have the potential to influence cholesterol production and absorption. They can potentially help to decrease LDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of high cholesterol) and raise HDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of healthy cholesterol). Managing Inflamation-  The gut microbiome plays...

As the colder months settle in, so do the seasonal bugs, and your gut plays a bigger role in immune defence than you might think. Around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, which means the balance of bacteria in your microbiome can have a direct impact on how resilient you are to colds, flus, and other winter infections.   What are probiotics and postbiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms, often referred to as "good bacteria" that work to support your digestive health, enhance nutrient absorption, and promote an overall healthy and balanced gut microbiome. You can think of...