CosmoLexicon — The Living Encyclopedia of Human Biology

What it is

One trusted knowledge network spanning all of Cosmogroup's science.

CosmoLexicon brings together the science behind all of our concepts — from microbiome and co-metabolism (My InnerSelfie) to adaptation and performance (CosmoPulse) and targeted nutrition (My Key Nutrients). From short definitions to in-depth explanations, with sources included, written to make complex biology digestible — for the curious reader and the professional alike. Every concept is a complete answer, interconnected into a single web in which AI, too, effortlessly draws the links.

Built around the three Cosmogroup libraries: COSMO (ecosystems) · PULSE (adaptation & performance) · SHIFT (change & recovery).

Supportive, educational content — not a medical diagnosis. The mechanisms are peer-reviewed; the application to the individual is a supportive reading.

How it's built

Seven building blocks per topic.

Glossary

Short, clear definitions.

Articles

In-depth explanations.

Infographics

Visual summaries.

Videos

Short explainers.

CosmoTalks

Podcasts on the topic.

Scientific References

The sources behind it.

10 languages

Available in ten languages.

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The first concepts.

Co-metabolismCOSMO — the shared metabolism between you and your microbiome. HolobiontCOSMO — human + micro-organisms as a single ecosystem. MicrobiomeCOSMO — the community of micro-organisms in and on your body. DysbiosisCOSMO — a disrupted microbial balance. Postbiotics (SCFA)COSMO — what your microbes make, such as butyrate. PrebioticsCOSMO — the food for your beneficial microbes. ProbioticsCOSMO — living beneficial micro-organisms. SynbioticsCOSMO — probiotics and prebiotics combined. MetabolomicsCOSMO — the study of your metabolites. NutrigenomicsCOSMO — how nutrition and genes influence each other. EpigeneticsCOSMO — switching genes on and off without changing the code. Gut–organ axesCOSMO — the gut in conversation with brain, liver and skin. ImmunobiomicsCOSMO — microbiome and immune system in interplay. PsychobioticsCOSMO — the gut–brain axis and your wellbeing. Longevity & healthspanSHIFT — ageing healthily and with resilience. HRV — heart rate variabilityPULSE — how your body switches between stress and recovery. VO₂max & biological agePULSE — capacity, resilience and ageing. Precision nutritionMKN — nutrition & supplementation tailored to your biology.

The COSMO/microbiome section is complete; the CosmoPulse library (PULSE) and the My Key Nutrients library (MKN) are at the bottom.

In-depth article entries

From concept to story.

Host–microbiome crosstalkCOSMO — the continuous dialogue between you and your microbiome. Multi-omics & holo-omicsCOSMO — every layer of your biology in a single picture. Biohacking 2.0COSMO — from gadgets to evidence-based, preventive health. Gut–brain axisSHIFT — how your gut helps steer your mind. Cognitive resilienceSHIFT — staying clear-headed under pressure. Brain fog in long COVIDSHIFT — the brain in the fog, explained biologically. Restlessness & ruminationSHIFT — when your mind won't settle. Food intoleranceSHIFT — DNA and microbiome as keys. Irritable bowel (IBS)SHIFT — more than a functional complaint. Weight management & microbiomeSHIFT — from balance to resilience. Energy managementPULSE — mitochondria & microbiome as the engine. The microbiome as a detox partnerSHIFT — gut and liver in teamwork. The gut–heart axisCOSMO — how the gut helps steer blood pressure and heart rhythm. The gut–skin axisCOSMO — the gut has a say in skin conditions. The gut–liver axisCOSMO — liver and gut in dialogue via bile acids. The gut–kidney axisCOSMO — toxins, uric acid and microbial detox. The gut–joint axisCOSMO — why joints listen to the gut. The gut–lung axisCOSMO — the gut has a say in COPD, asthma and post-COVID. The gut–muscle axisSHIFT — muscle strength and recovery in sarcopenia. Recovery after chemo- or radiotherapySHIFT — microbiome and recovery pathways after treatment. Post-infectious syndromesSHIFT — why symptoms can persist after an infection. Brain fog & microbiome crosstalkSHIFT — cognitive recovery after stroke, ICU or long COVID. Crosstalk & immunityCOSMO — how your microbiome helps steer your immune defence. Clinical applications of crosstalkCOSMO — from insight to the consulting room. New breakthroughs in crosstalkCOSMO — where the research stands today. The future of crosstalkCOSMO — AI, sensors and digital twins. Allergy or mast cell activationSHIFT — the hidden difference unravelled. Red wine, histamine & mast cellsSHIFT — more than an innocent glass. Mast cells, sleep & night-time itchingSHIFT — histamine follows a day–night rhythm. OxalatesSHIFT — hidden crystals as a pain trigger. Migraine & dietary triggersSHIFT — the brain in the storm of neuro-inflammation. Itchy earsSHIFT — a signal from the microbiome. Itchy scalpSHIFT — more than just dandruff. Aspirin & the gutCOSMO — one size fails all: the dialogue with the microbiome. Emulsifiers & the gut barrièrePULSE — from takeaway to the injury bench. Long COVID & mitochondrial exhaustionPULSE — energy on the floor, explained biologically. Glucose response & CGMPULSE — why the same meal affects everyone differently. Circadian rhythm & jet lagPULSE — your internal clock steers sleep, energy and microbiome. Shift work & chronodisruptionSHIFT — how night work pulls your biology out of balance. Microbiome & athletic performancePULSE — your gut trains along and steers adaptation. Lactate as fuelPULSE — not waste but energy for muscle and brain. Immune defence during exerciseSHIFT — the open window and the role of the gut. Host & symbiosisCOSMO — you as the host; symbioticus, modernicus and dysbioticus as a lens. Sleep quality & recoveryPULSE — it's not the hours but the depth of your sleep that counts. Hydration, electrolytes & crampsPULSE — sweat, kidneys and gut together steer your mineral balance. Overtraining & injury preventionPULSE — the balance between load and recovery. Recovery & supercompensationPULSE — recovery is active, not a pause. Performance ceiling & fatiguePULSE — the plateau is rarely truly reached. Burnout prevention & holo-omicsSHIFT — stress as a system disruption, resilience as a system property. Histamine & physical performanceSHIFT — DAO/HNMT, microbiome and day–night rhythm. Cobiotics & the biotics generationsCOSMO — pre-, pro-, post-, syn- and cobiotics: fact versus fiction. Cognition & stress resilience at workSHIFT — the gut–brain axis under pressure, from brain fog to burnout. SCFAs, fermentation & HRV recoveryPULSE — not more fibre, but more varied fibre. Carbohydrate digestion & performancePULSE — a sugar dip hits your brain too. Longevity in the workplaceSHIFT — staying vital and able to work right up to retirement. Training periodisation & circadian microbiomePULSE — the same schedule, a different result. Low-fibre diet & HRVPULSE — a falling HRV as a nutritional signal. Microbiome monitoringPULSE — the crosstalk behind recovery and performance made readable. VO₂max & surgical recoverySHIFT — prehabilitation: lung capacity and microbiome steer your recovery. VO₂max & SCFAsPULSE — the microbial foundation beneath your endurance. Migraine & neuro-inflammationSHIFT — the brain in the storm, explained systemically. Biomotor fundamentals (α/β/γ)PULSE — strength, speed and endurance as three performance axes. Chronotype & performance timingPULSE — morning or evening person: when you naturally peak. Glymphatic systemSHIFT — your brain's night-time cleaning crew during deep sleep.

CosmoPulse library

Adaptation, readiness & performance.

PULSEPULSE — the integration layer that turns separate signals into readable decision logic. Biological IntelligencePULSE — from raw data to interpretable biological insight. ReadinessPULSE — how ready your body is right now for load or performance. AdaptationPULSE — how your body adapts to load, rhythm and recovery. Circadian efficiency (CES)PULSE — alignment between your internal clock and the moment of performance. Brain–gut adaptation (BGAI)PULSE — stability of the gut–brain axis under pressure. Metabolic readiness (MRS)PULSE — how ready your metabolism is to carry load. Contextual performance (CPP)PULSE — performance as the result of capacity and context. CPV / CRAS TotalPULSE — the summarising framework that bundles separate readiness signals into one picture. Risk ZonePULSE — the readout zone that points to lower readiness or heightened vulnerability.

My Key Nutrients library

Formulation science & precision nutrition.

NutraceuticalsMKN — food with a function, the bridge between nutrition and targeted action. Precision nutritionMKN — nutrition & supplementation tailored to your biology instead of general guidelines. Smart BlendingMKN — layer 1: smart combining and steering release for a more stable effect. Co-encapsulationMKN — layer 2: encapsulating partners together so they travel and are released together. Micro-encapsulationMKN — layer 3: protecting and releasing precisely at the right place. BioavailabilityMKN — how much of a substance your body or microbiome can actually use. PolyphenolsMKN — plant bioactives that your microbiome converts into active metabolites. Plant diversity & fibre diversityMKN — the 30-plant rule: variety feeds a diverse, resilient microbiome. ChrononutritionMKN — not only what but also when you eat: nutrition aligned to your day–night rhythm.