Why Your Probiotic Should Be Gluten-Free
Probiotic formulations are no longer just limited to acute use, such as replacing the good bacteria in the gut destroyed by antibiotics. They are being increasingly used to keep the gut generally [...]
Is your probiotic gluten-free?
Is your probiotic gluten-free? As more information about the benefits of probiotic use is becoming increasingly available, Professor Leon Dicks, head of the probiotic and antimicrobial peptide [...]
More than half of health conscious people suffer from digestive health problems
More than half (54%) of health-conscious South Africans experience digestive health problems, according to the 2017 Cipla Digestive Health Survey conducted among 400 health conscious individuals. [...]
Why overall gut health is vital to wellbeing
The human gut is home to billions of bacteria (microflora) which plays a significant role in not only digestive health, but immune system health too. Therefore, keeping the microbiota in the [...]
How probiotics can alleviate the symptoms of IBS – International Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is a chronic condition and one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The month of April marks International IBS Awareness Month and it is important [...]
SA professor leads innovative research in microbiology field
“If people keep their gut and brain happy – all the other functions in-between will work optimally. Life is that simple.” This is according to Professor Leon Dicks, microbiology and probiotic [...]
Dis ‘n mite dat mens genoeg probiotika in jogurt inkry, sê prof
Jy moet daagliks minstens 40 liter jogurt eet om jou voorgestelde kwota van probiotika in te kry as jy wil seker maak jou spysverteringstelsel werk optimaal, sê ’n Stellenbosse kenner. Klik hier [...]
Probiotics Key to a strong immune system
In a 2016 digestive health survey commissioned by Cipla, 32 % of participants reported being aware that three-quarters of the human immune system is located in the gut. Professor Leon Dicks, head [...]
Probiotics key to a strong immune system
In a 2016 digestive health survey commissioned by Cipla, 32 % of participants reported being aware that two thirds of the human immune system is located in the gut. Professor Leon Dicks, head of [...]
Probiotics ease IBS symptoms
Although not much is know about the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), treatment protocols are well established, and a good-quality, daily probiotic can help decrease the symptoms. [...]