Dr Neerja Hajela When we talk about air pollution, we traditionally associate it with the respiratory and cardiovascular system, however, emerging scientific evidence indicates that its influence extends well beyond these organs. Air pollutants penetrate our bodies and the fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀), nitrogen oxides, ozone, and other airborne pollutants can translocate from […]Read More
Tags : Gut health
Dr Neerja Hajela We usually picture the gut as just the body’s digestion centre, a system that breaks up food and takes in nutrients. But science gives us a much more intriguing image. Lurking deep inside our gut is a huge, dynamic community of microbes – trillions of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and viruses — that […]Read More
Team L&M While air pollution is widely recognised for its impact on respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health, its effects on digestive health remain underappreciated. Emerging research reveals that long-term exposure to polluted air activates free radicals, triggering systemic inflammation that can disrupt gut function. This inflammatory response may contribute to gastrointestinal disorders, compromise nutrient absorption, […]Read More
Team L&M A recent survey of urban Millennials and Gen Z (ages 25-34) by BugSpeaks, powered by Leucine Rich Bio uncovers key insights into awareness, health impacts, and lifestyle factors that influenced gut health in this demographic in the previous year. The findings shed light on the increased knowledge of the importance of gut health, […]Read More
Team L&M Acid reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) , Constipation, and Heartburn are just a few names of the problems modern lifestyles has created. The escalating consumption of processed foods, coupled with low-fiber diets and lack of movement has not only heightened but also contributed to the rise of serious gut-related illnesses. While conventional medicine […]Read More