The Meluka Australia Blog

The dreaded saying, "we are what we eat," seems to be gaining more truth with each passing day. Have you ever experienced the feeling of being constantly sluggish, lacking energy, and feeling under the weather? Surprisingly, these symptoms may be a result of poor gut health. When it comes to our overall well-being, we often overlook the significant role our gut plays in influencing our energy levels. While these symptoms may not be commonly associated with gut disturbances, they should be taken just as seriously. Let’s explore why nurturing your gut is crucial for achieving optimal energy levels and overall...

When it comes to optimising our gut health, nutrition plays a key role. Three areas of focus that can help to build better gut health are prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. Let’s review what prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are and cover off 10 staples that contain them to help you build better gut health.

After the covid pandemic, interest in immune health has been higher than ever. No one enjoys getting sick, so how can we optimise our immune health? Well, evidence shows that improving our gut health is a really good place to start. Let’s look at the role our gut health plays in our immune health, what postbiotics are and how they can help! What is the gut-immune health connection? The evidence is increasingly showing the influence our gut health has on our overall health.  Our gut microbiota is a collection of mostly bacteria that live in our gut and provide us...

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...