Gut Science
Gut basics
Probiotics and your immune system: What science says about colds and flu
A UK guide to probiotics and immunity – what studies say about colds, flu and gut bacteria, plus practical ways to support your immune system this winter.
Gut basics
Diverticulitis vs diverticulosis: Getting your diet right during a flare and beyond
A guide to your diet with diverticulitis or diverticulosis, including myth-busting, what to eat during a flare and sample meals.
Gut basics
How to choose vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free probiotics
For people who are vegan, lactose intolerant or gluten-free, finding the right gut health supplements can be hard. This is your handy guide.
Gut basics
How can you support your gut health at work, and what are the benefits?
You can support your gut health at work by packing a lunch and taking breaks from your workspace, for example. Here, you’ll learn why these and other strategies can help.
Fact v Fiction
Gut health during the menopause: Why it matters and what you should do
During the menopause, good gut health is vital – it can help reduce symptoms in your gut and beyond. Here, we explain how to care for your gut microbiome.
Gut basics
How can you ‘boost’ your immune system? Food, lifestyle and more
Which foods and nutrients support immune health? Learn how your diet and other lifestyle factors can keep your immune system in good shape.
Fact v Fiction
What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease for females?
Crohn’s disease often causes gut-related symptoms, but it can also affect periods, fertility, pregnancy and how sex feels for females. Learn more here.
Gut basics
Understanding dysbiosis: Symptoms, causes and what to do
Dysbiosis is an imbalance in the population of microbes that live in and on your body. Here, learn about the effects on your gut health and what you can do.
Gut basics
What is hypersensitivity, and what role might your gut health play?
A hypersensitivity reaction is a disproportionate response to something that’s not usually harmful. Learn about the types – and the gut’s potential influence.
