Two subjects that fascinate human beings and that may actually be… intimately connected! We now have reason to believe that our eating behaviors are partly driven by our gut microbiota.

Microorganisms colonize different regions of the human body, from the skin to the oral and nasal cavities, as well as the digestive and urogenital systems. The majority of microbes reside in the intestinal tract.

A clear probiotic definition The probiotics market is booming and all the – often contradictory – information available can rapidly overwhelm consumers. Such a commercial wave should not deter you from navigating the ocean of probiotics, as long as you consider some key elements of their formulation. The term “probiotic” entails it’s a product that contains adequate doses of active bacteria that are beneficial to the health of the host1. Be careful not to confuse probiotics a

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes will become the seventh leading cause of death in 2030 1 . This overwhelming prediction is due to the fact that these diabetics have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death in the world 2 . Other serious consequences of type 2 diabetes include high blood sugar, insulin resistance, increased levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, and impaired mic

Skin is the largest organ of the body. Needless to say, that this site that constantly exposed to physical, chemical, bacterial and fungal irritants 1 . The healthy human dermis can produce an army of antimicrobial substances that play an important role in the elimination of potential skin pathogens 2 . According to statistical data, up to 12% of women and 3% of adult men suffer from adult acne (the problem is generally more serious in men), followed by 78% of pre-adolescents

Have you ever heard of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?

The dependence of our gut microbiota on food makes it possible to modify this intestinal flora, to replace pathogenic bacteria with those that benefit us”. – Ilya Metchnikov, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1908)

The human organism, despite all its complexity and resilience, is constantly at risk of infection.

In Quebec, the prevalence of obesity has doubled in the last 25 years1. According to the most recent statistics, one in five people in the province has clinical obesity

Menopause is usually between the ages of 48 and 55, although it can vary greatly from one woman to another

After Japan and South Korea, Quebec is one of the societies with more people accessing advanced stages of life

to witness the birth of a child is our best opportunity to experience the meaning of the word miracle. – Paul Carvel Pregnant women’s microbiome The intestinal microbiota of pregnant women is determined by their pre-gestational state in particular: weight, nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions, as well as by the way they experience pregnancy for example: weight gain, their eating habits, if there are complications, among others1. At the same time, the bacterial profile

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection, so we have to talk about it!

Food allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a normally harmless protein in a food.

The person who suffers from constipation has infrequent stools and/or a difficult evacuation of “bodily waste”.

On the road to the unknown or the all inclusive resort! Although traveler’s diarrhea is more common in tropical and developing countries, other destinations are not exempt. You are planning a family trip and you want to avoid the “turista”, Montezuma’s revenge, or any other colourful nickname according to the region you travel to such as Delhi Belly in India, Kathmandu Quickstep in Nepal. The statistics are meaningful: up to 60% of travelers can be affected by this condition

The benefits of probiotics on health are well recognized. They have positive effects on the digestive and immune system and on organs in the body such as the heart and brain.

The effects of probiotics go far beyond the intestines: of course, they optimize digestion at any age, but also develop the brain of the little ones, in addition to supporting their immune system, avoid embarrassing episodes in the bathroom and to prevent certain dermatological problems occurring at a young age.

Bite into life with your pearly whites! Humans are made up of more bacterial cells than cells specific to the body. Only a few hours after birth, the mouth is richly colonized1. Nearly a thousand bacterial species inhabit the oral cavity of healthy people, forming a balanced microbiota that prevents dental problems and gum disorders, among other things2. Periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the mouth, affects many elderly people. This dental problem affects the quality o

“Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau Digestion and seniors Our digestive tract is populated with a hundred trillion organisms, more than ten times the total number of cells in the body1. This is an overpopulation that favours its host … as long as it welcomes more good bacteria than bad. Things go wrong when there is a microbial imbalance in the system caused by changes in diet, antibiotic intake, infections and other disr