Collection: Metabolic & Hormonal Balance
A curated range of nutritional supplements and botanical extracts traditionally used to support metabolic wellness, hormonal balance, thyroid function, and cellular energy production. Includes selenium, iodine, B vitamins, adaptogens, and mitochondrial support nutrients — foundational support for metabolic and hormonal wellness.
The Gut-Metabolism Connection
Emerging research continues to reveal how deeply the gut microbiome influences metabolic health — from insulin sensitivity and weight regulation to thyroid function and hormonal signalling. Four key botanicals and probiotics in this collection are particularly relevant to this connection.
Akkermansia muciniphila
Akkermansia is one of the most researched gut bacteria in the context of metabolic health. It colonises the mucosal lining of the gut wall and is associated with improved gut barrier integrity, reduced metabolic endotoxaemia, and better insulin sensitivity. Research interest in Akkermansia has grown significantly in the context of metabolic syndrome, weight management, and inflammatory conditions. It thrives on polyphenol-rich foods and is depleted by processed diets, antibiotics, and chronic stress.
Lactobacillus reuteri
L. reuteri is a well-studied probiotic strain with a broad range of studied effects. It produces reuterin — a natural antimicrobial compound — and has been studied for its role in gut-brain axis signalling, immune modulation, and metabolic support. Research has explored its association with improved body composition, reduced inflammatory markers, and hormonal signalling pathways relevant to metabolic health.
Gumpii (Pittosporum angustifolium)
Gumpii is a native Australian botanical with a significant polyphenol profile — including rutin, quercetin, and dicaffeolylquinic acid — that acts as a prebiotic substrate for beneficial gut bacteria including Akkermansia. Research (Netzel et al., 2020, Foods, MDPI) characterised its antioxidant capacity, carotenoid content, and bioactive compound profile. Its polyphenol richness makes it a natural complement to probiotic support, feeding the microbial environment that underpins metabolic function.
Australian Mistletoe (Loranthaceae)
Australian Mistletoe is a native hemiparasitic botanical with a rich polyphenol content. Like Gumpii, it provides prebiotic substrate for beneficial gut bacteria and supports the conditions in which Akkermansia and other keystone species thrive. It has been used in traditional Australian herbalism and is increasingly of interest for its bioactive compound profile in the context of gut and metabolic health.
For a full profile of these four botanicals and probiotics, including the research behind each, see our Digestive & Gut Health collection.
Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.
