SSRIs have side effects – so, what does the microbiome have to do with it?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medicine commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of depression. First introduced approximately 30 years ago, SSRIs have rapidly become one of the most prescribed medicines in Australia, addressing the growing prevalence
Antimicrobial resistance: Is there a role for probiotics?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when certain microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, evolve over time and no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.(1) As a result, infections can persist in the body, increasing the risk of spread to
COVID-19 affects the gut microbiome: Here’s what you need to know
Introduction: A diverse gut microbiome has been found to play an integral role in regulating host health and homeostasis, including immune regulation. Conversely, an imbalanced or ‘dysbiotic’ gut microbiome has been associated with various disease pathogenesis, including respiratory tract infections. (1) Within
Microplastics: Are They Damaging Our Microbiome?
The introduction of plastics has provided us with many conveniences over the decades, but not without consequences as new research shows. The increased production and usage of plastics has inevitably resulted in increased exposure, for humans and wider ecosystems.
