Gut Science

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A healthy gut for a healthy heart
The gut-heart connection refers to the communication that happens between the gut and the heart.
They might seem like an unlikely pair, but studies show that the health of your heart seems to be li...

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Back to basics: 5 things you need to know about your gut
Your gut is teeming with microbes – around 40 trillion, in fact.
These microbes include bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts. Together, they play a key role in shaping the microbial landscape in you...

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Women’s Health: Nutritional Needs Over the Lifespan
Registered dietitian Dr Sammie Gill shares the different nutritional needs through the stages of a women’s life, covering recommendations from adulthood, through to pregnancy and menopause.Calcium ...

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Dietitian Laura Tilt Answers Your Questions
A few weeks ago, we asked you via Instagram and our Facebook community, if you had any questions for dietitian Laura Tilt, and the answer was a big yes. From tips on dealing with bloating after eat...

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Menopause and Your Microbes
With more voices than ever speaking up about menopause, we asked Dr Shahzadi Harper to share some tips on how it affects your gut, and how to prioritise your health as you journey through it. This ...

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3 ways to get your gut off to a good start in the morning
Don’t underestimate the power of a positive morning routine on your gut health. We asked Gastroenterology Dietitian, Dr Sammie Gill, to share three micro routines that you can easily implement in t...

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Travelling with Symprove
Did somebody say holiday season? Whether you’re off on a long-haul flight somewhere exotic, planning a short city break, or a have a relaxing week away in the countryside to look forward to, we’re ...

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What to Expect in Your First 3 Months
Everyone’s Symprove journey will be different. Here’s a handy guide on what to expect and do at each stage.
Month 1: You’ve done the right thing
Congratulations on taking your first steps to suppor...

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Tips and tricks for looking after your gut health from a doctor’s perspective
We spoke to NHS GP, Dr Chris George, to find out what good gut health looks like, demystify common digestive problems and get those all-important gut health tips.
What does good gut health look lik...