The Meluka Australia Blog — probiotics
The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Gut Health Affects Women's Health Issues
Understanding how your gut and hormones work together can make it easier to navigate the many stages of women’s health. From the menstrual cycle to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, these natural transitions are guided by hormones, and your gut plays a bigger role than you might think. By supporting your gut health and making a few simple lifestyle shifts, you can help keep your hormones balanced and your body feeling its best through every stage of change (Tilt 2023). At the heart of it all is the gut–hormone connection. Inside your gut lives an incredible community of microorganisms known as the...
GLP-1, Ozempic, and Your Gut: What the Latest Research Reveals
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic have dominated headlines with their striking weight loss results and steady stream of celebrity transformations. As more people turn to these medications, researchers are uncovering new insights into their impact on digestion, gut microbiota, and overall well-being. Here’s what the latest science reveals. What Is GLP-1, and How Does It Work? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting satiety (feeling of fullness after eating). Medications like Ozempic mimic this hormone, helping to control appetite and manage blood glucose levels...
How to Look After Your Gut in Your 30s, 40s, 50s & Beyond
As we move through different stages of life, our bodies naturally change, and so do the needs of our gut. From hormone shifts and changes in metabolism to increased stress and a slower digestive system, each decade brings its own set of challenges that can impact gut health. And because the gut plays such a central role in our overall wellbeing, from immune health and energy to mood and metabolic health, it’s essential to care for it in a way that evolves with us. Is Your Gut Telling You Something? An imbalanced gut doesn’t always make itself known in obvious...
Struggling with Constipation? 3 Expert Tips for Better Bowel Health.
If you find yourself feeling bloated, sluggish, or struggling to stay regular, you're not alone. Digestive discomfort affects millions of Australians and chronic constipation affecting over *20% of adults. The good news is that small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Here are three expert-backed tips to support your bowel health and improve digestion naturally.