Gut Science

Gut basics
How being unwell can affect your gut, and what feels gentler
This care guide explains why illnesses affect the gut and how to stay hydrated, ease digestion and support your overall recovery on a sick day.

Fact v fiction: The science of sharing microbes
Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill dives into how your gut microbiome is shaped by those around you. Spoiler alert – it’s a lot more than you might think…

Gut basics
How does drinking affect your gut health, and what can you do?
Alcohol can have many effects on your gut, leading to loose stools and other symptoms. Learn about these effects and what’s best to eat and drink when hungover.

Ask the experts: The power of bacteria
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘bacteria’? We asked Jasmine from our Research and Development team to share the science.

Quiz: What's your poo-sonality type?
Answer nine questions about your poo habits and find out what it tells you about your poo-sonality.

Gut basics
Which probiotics are best? Liquid, capsules or powder?
Probiotics are available in many forms, but which is best? In this article, we compare the pros and cons of liquid, capsule and powder probiotics.

New Year routine: 10-minute gut health wins with Dr Sarah Jarvis
We asked Dr Sarah Jarvis to share her go-to gut health wins that can be achieved in 10 minutes.

Gut basics
What’s causing my stomach pain, and what should I do?
Stomach pain can occur for many reasons, from trapped wind to viruses. Learn more about different types of pain, other symptoms to look for and what to do.

Fact v fiction: Poo 101 what’s ‘normal’ anyway?
Ever wondered what’s ‘normal’ when it comes to poo? We asked Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill to share the fact from the fiction.