Microbiome Glossary
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Mucosa (gut lining)
The mucosa is the protective mucus layer lining the intestines - the gut's first line of defence. -
Microbiome-targeted modulation
Microbiome-targeted modulation is the scientific approach pioneered by Prof. -
Leaky gut
Leaky gut is the colloquial term for increased intestinal permeability - when the tight junctions... -
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to fully digest lactose - the sugar found in dairy products ... -
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus is the most recognised probiotic genus - found in yogurt, kefir, and fermented vege... -
Keystone species (gut)
Certain gut bacteria - particularly Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii - ar... -
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
IBS is a chronic functional gut disorder affecting 10-15% of people worldwide making it one of th... -
IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease)
IBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract including Croh... -
Histamine intolerance (HIT)
Histamine intolerance is a condition where the body cannot break down histamine fast enough - eit...