Gut Science

Gut basics
What causes an IBS attack? Triggers and tips to help
IBS flare-ups can cause stomach pain, bloating and bowel issues. Here, learn to manage IBS attacks with medication and diet and lifestyle strategies.

Gut basics
What foods and drinks eliminate bloating?
Learn which foods and drinks help ease bloating – and which to avoid. Some work quickly, while others offer long-term relief.

Gut basics
8 ways to improve your gut health
Learn what 'gut health' means and why it’s important. You’ll also learn about signs of poor gut health and ways to support your gut.

Gut basics
Can probiotics help with bloating?
Probiotics can help with bloating, but it’s important to understand which are backed by scientific evidence. Learn more, and discover what else to try.

Gut basics
What is period bloating, and how can you reduce it?
Bloating is common in the weeks before a period. Learn how to relieve period bloating, why it may happen and how long it might last.

Gut basics
10 reasons females feel bloated, sick and tired
It’s not unusual to feel bloated, nauseous and tired. Here, learn about the main causes, how to improve these symptoms and when to see a doctor.

Gut microbiome
3 Ways to Show Your Gut Some Love
With February being the month of love, we asked our resident gut-health expert, and Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill, to share with us three easy ways to show our gut some extra...

Gut microbiome
What Does 'Gut Health' Actually Mean?
There’s no doubt that having a well-functioning gut is important for our health, but what does gut health actually mean? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt for the lowdown.
What does ‘gut health’ act...

Gut microbiome
Everything You Need to Know About Antibiotics and the Gut Microbiome
Antibiotics, what do you know about them? Do you know how you should you be taking them? Or how to support your gut microbiome while on them? TV Presenter Sophie Morgan is on a mission to find out ...