Gut Science

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.

Ask the experts: What is digestive health and why is it important?
We asked Dr Sarah Jarvis to take it back to basics exploring everything you need to know about digestive health.

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.

Fact v fiction: the truth about beans and farts (yes, really) from a Dietitian
Does eating beans always mean farting more? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt for the facts.

Understanding fibre: your go-to guide
Fibre is something we should all be eating more of. We know it’s good for us, but why? This article will cover all you need to know about this super nutrient.