Gut Science

Despite the fact that pooing is a normal bodily function, over a third of us still find it a taboo subject.We haven’t always felt this way. According to Dr. Barbara Penner, historian and author of ...

Did you know that approximately 70% of your immune system resides within your gut? This includes immune cells, tissues and organs, all located along the long tube known as the digestive tract. This...

In recent years scientists have discovered that hormones play a role in shaping our microbiome, so how does this affect gut health over the female lifecycle? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt to explai...

Your gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that influence your health. So who are they, and where did they come from? We provide microbes with a place to live, and in turn they help to kee...

I love a simple morning routine. I really believe that how we start our day sets the tone for how the remainder of the day will unfold, and each healthy decision you make in the morning prompts a p...

‘Gut’ is another word for the gastrointestinal or digestive tract, which starts at your mouth and ends at your back passage. When we talk about ‘gut health’ we refer to the overall functioning of t...

Did you know that we’re more bacteria than human? These weird and wonderful facts from our gastroenterology dietitian Dr Sammie Gill will blow your mind. And should be saved for the next pub quiz. ...

Checking your poo can tell you a lot about what’s going on in your gut. We asked dietitian Laura Tilt for the lowdown on stool gazing. A lesson in stool gazing How often do you check your poo? If g...

Ever wondered what rules a dietitian lives by when looking after their own gut microbiome? We definitely have. Which is why we asked our very own gut-health dietitian Dr Sammie Gill, to share the f...