We asked Symprove customers Lisa and her daughter Phoebe to share their Symprove story, how Phoebe was inspired by her mum’s journey, and why the science is so important to them.
Lisa has been taking Symprove since 2022 and is a keen member of our Facebook Community group, Symprove Supporters, where she passionately answers others queries. She’s been telling her daughter Phoebe about Symprove for years and 8 months ago she committed to making it a solid staple in her morning routine.
Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself?
Lisa: “I'm a 61-year-old teacher and I'm completely obsessed with anything related to wellbeing, health and fitness.”
Phoebe: “I’m 26, coeliac, and my favourite way to spend a weekend is going on a long walk with a good coffee! I work in central London but live in lovely Hertfordshire with my partner Barney and our two ginger cats.”
Where did your interest in gut health start?
Lisa: “My interest in gut health started years ago but it's only in the past few years when the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing became apparent, that I've become really passionate about it.”
Phoebe: “Being coeliac made me much more aware of how closely gut health is linked to how I feel day to day.”
How did you hear about Symprove?
Lisa: “I first heard about Symprove when I saw an advert in a magazine. I was already taking a tablet, so I overlapped them for a few months and then when I started really feeling the benefits of Symprove, I stopped taking the tablet.”
Phoebe: “My mum recommended it to me years ago, but I only started taking it about eight months ago - although I wish I’d started much sooner!”
When you first started taking Symprove, what was that experience like? What did you notice in the first few weeks?
Lisa: “My first few weeks on Symprove were a bit 'turbulent' but I was determined to stick with it because I recognised that it was just my gut adjusting to the good bacteria being introduced into my gut microbiome. I felt a bit 'windy' but that soon subsided.”
Phoebe: “I don’t remember experiencing anything out of the ordinary - it just became a part of my daily routine.”
Tell us what you love the most about Symprove, especially when compared to other gut health products you may have tried?
Lisa: “I love that Symprove is live and active. It's SO easy to take and it's great knowing that whatever happens throughout the rest of the day... you've made a great start.”
Phoebe: “It works for my sensitive, coeliac gut and doesn’t use any fillers or unnecessary ingredients.”
Does the scientific research or evidence behind Symprove influence your decision to take it? If so, how?
Lisa: “Scientific research is SO important and knowing that 40 years of research has gone into making Symprove is reassuring.”
Phoebe: “Yes! It’s so reassuring knowing there’s real research behind it, rather than it just being another product on the market that promises to do something - but doesn’t.”
How does Symprove fit into your morning routine?
Lisa: “I don't even think about my Symprove routine. I get up, take my shot, pop the kettle on and feed the cats.
I make a cuppa (strong Yorkshire Tea), hop in the shower then drink my tea as soon as I'm out. I follow that with a lovely yoga routine, ideally outside if the weather allows.”
Phoebe: “It’s the first thing I take when I wake up! It’s honestly become second nature now and I hate missing a day - which very rarely happens thanks to Symprove On The Go bottles!”
Can you share your morning non-negotiables with us?
Lisa: “My morning non-negotiables...Symprove, daylight, shower, tea, yoga and weights. If I'm not fasting, I'll have full fat Greek yoghurt, nuts, seeds and whatever fruit I have in the fridge.”
Phoebe: “Symprove, coffee, and my skincare routine. Oh, and feeding my very vocal cats who will absolutely let me know if breakfast isn’t served on time!”
How would you describe Symprove to a friend? How would you explain what makes it different or worth trying?
Lisa: “Symprove is my wellbeing shot. It's my daily insurance policy for all round good health.
It's different to other products because it's live and active and being water-based means that it gets delivered to where it needs to be.”
Phoebe: “I’d say it’s a reliable, science-backed supplement that supports your gut microbiome which in turn promotes your overall immunity and wellbeing.”
Some people see gut health supplements as an investment — how do you think about the value of Symprove?
Lisa: “I think of Symprove as an investment in my long-term health. Ageing well is really important to me. I want to live my 'second half' strong, healthy and well.
Symprove will always remain part of my daily routine alongside healthy eating and exercise.”
Phoebe: “I see it as an investment in feeling good every day - not just my digestion, but my overall wellbeing. Investing in yourself is the best investment that you can make and is worth every penny in my opinion!”
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