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Oxidative Stress: The Measures That Truly Protect
Free radicals in everyday life are an invisible threat. In this episode of My Bacteria – Weekly Update you’ll hear which measures truly protect your health.
Oxygen is essential for life – yet it can also turn into a...
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Poisonous oxygen: How your microbiome protects you
A breath brings both life and poison. Free radicals cause destructive oxidative stress in your cells. But your microbiome fights invisibly for you and your health.
Oxygen – the elixir of life and, at the same time, a...
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Sucralose - the sweet poison
Sucralose is marketed as a calorie-free sugar substitute and found in countless diet and light products. Yet growing scientific evidence shows it may disrupt the gut microbiome, trigger inflammation, and alter...
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How your microbiome influences your sleep
Your sleep is more connected to your microbiome than you might think. Gut bacteria influence your sleep quality, immune system, and even your mood through the gut-brain axis. When this delicate balance is disrupted,...
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Mouthwash and Microbiome
Fresh breath often feels like the ultimate sign of cleanliness. But what if mouthwash destroys more than it protects? Beneath the surface lies a fragile system: the oral microbiome. It shapes oral health, influences...
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Playing with Hormones - Microbiome and Hormones
In this episode, we explore the intriguing interplay between the microbiome and sex hormones—a connection that reaches far beyond digestion or immunity. The gut microbiome does not merely reflect hormonal signals; it...
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Sun. Skin. Microbiome. Is sunlight radiation harmful or good?
Sun. Skin. Microbiome. When sun rays touch our skin, much more happens than just tanning or sunburn. They interfere with DNA repair, modulate the immune system, boost vitamin D synthesis, and alter the community of...
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When stress rules the gut
A delicate network of stress, gut microbiome, and mood—few things influence our well-being as subtly yet powerfully as this.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the connection between chronic stress and the gut....
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Movement for gut bacteria: sports and microbiome
Can you imagine that every step you take is not only good for your body, but also for your gut bacteria? That's exactly what happens! This episode is all about the fascinating effects of exercise on your gut...
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Gut-Brain-Axis: How bacteria control our emotions
Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that remarkably shape and influence our brain. This episode explores the fascinating connection between the gut microbiome and the architecture of our brain.
We dive into...
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Antibiotics – the molecular atomic bombs
Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle cures against infections—but could these broad-spectrum drugs be acting as molecular atomic bombs against our microbiome?
Drawing on powerful examples, this episode explores how...
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The vaginal microbiome
Dive into the fascinating world of the vaginal microbiome and discover why maintaining a healthy bacterial balance is crucial for every woman’s well-being. In this episode, you’ll learn which microorganisms shape the...
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