The PolyBiotics Journal

Why some of today's biggest wellness trends are built on evidence that doesn't always reflect female physiology. By Dr. Amina Hersi MD Wellness trends have never been more popular. Open social media and you'll quickly be told that the healthiest...

Some brands compare their supplement's calories to breakfast, as if it's meant to replace food. It isn't. Here's what your diet gives you that no capsule can, and where the real gaps lie.

Stress isn't just about feeling overwhelmed. Heat, poor sleep, under-eating, over-exercising and major life changes can all place demands on the body. We explore how stress interacts with your hormones, what the science really says about childhood trauma and PCOS, and why building resilience, rather than trying to eliminate stress entirely, may be a more helpful approach.

Most people read the front of a supplement pack. I read the back. As a women's health doctor and supplement founder, I've spent years assessing formulations, and once you know what to look for, a lot of what looks impressive stops looking impressive very quickly. This is exactly how I do it.

Should supplements compete with GLP-1 medications? A doctor's perspective on GLP-1 nutrition, protein, fibre, hair loss, PMOS and the biggest myths women should know.

Cortisol has become the internet’s favourite hormone to blame. But is cortisol really the problem, or is chronic stress the bigger issue? In this article, we explore what cortisol actually does, the difference between true medical conditions like Cushing’s syndrome and Addison’s disease, the relationship between stress and magnesium, and why the wellness industry’s obsession with “lowering cortisol” may be oversimplifying women’s health. We also examine the rise of adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola, and the lack of robust research in premenopausal women.