Table of Contents What is intestinal permeability? Explore the gut barrier, causes of increased permeability, and its link to inflammation and health. Abstract The intestinal barrier is a critical component of gut health, responsible for regulating the passage of nutrients while preventing harmful substances from entering systemic circulation. This system is maintained by epithelial […]
Learn how diet affects the gut barrier, microbiome, and inflammation. Discover key nutrients that support gut integrity. Abstract The integrity of the intestinal barrier is essential for maintaining internal balance, regulating nutrient absorption, and preventing systemic immune activation. Diet plays a central role in supporting this barrier through its effects on the gut microbiome, […]
Explore how collagen affects skin density, ageing, and elasticity, and what influences collagen breakdown. Abstract Skin density refers to the structural integrity, thickness, and resilience of the skin, largely determined by the organisation of the collagen matrix within the extracellular matrix (ECM). With age, collagen synthesis declines while degradation increases, leading to reduced skin […]
Understand the collagen matrix and extracellular matrix. Learn how collagen supports skin, joints, and structural health. Abstract The collagen matrix forms a fundamental component of the body’s structural framework, contributing to the strength, elasticity, and integrity of tissues including skin, joints, fascia, and connective tissue. It exists within the extracellular matrix (ECM), a dynamic […]
Learn how chronic inflammation develops, its connection to gut health, and how it impacts metabolism and tissue health. Abstract Inflammation is a natural and essential immune response, but when it becomes chronic and dysregulated, it can contribute to widespread physiological disruption. The gut plays a central role in regulating inflammatory processes through the microbiome, […]
Discover how gut health influences skin through inflammation, microbiome balance, and barrier function. Abstract The gut–skin axis describes the bidirectional relationship between the gastrointestinal system and skin physiology. Emerging research shows that microbiome balance, intestinal barrier integrity, and inflammatory signalling may influence skin clarity, barrier function, and structural ageing. Disruptions within the gut can contribute […]
What is intestinal permeability? Explore the gut barrier, causes of increased permeability, and its link to inflammation and health. Abstract The intestinal barrier is a critical component of gut health, responsible for regulating the passage of nutrients while preventing harmful substances from entering systemic circulation. This system is maintained by epithelial cells, tight junction proteins, […]
