Gut Science

Gut basics
6 gut health myths busted
We asked resident Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill to help bust some common gut-health myths and set the record straight for once and all.
Gluten is bad for you
Unless you have coeliac dis...

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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...

Gut microbiome
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...

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Hey Baby! Gut Health During Pregnancy - Laura Tilt
From heartburn to constipation, changes in gut function are a normal (although often uncomfortable!) part of pregnancy. So what changes, and what can help ease discomforts? Squeeze, shift and ouch!...

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How to Support Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for treating infections caused by harmful bacteria. When used correctly, they are very effective at killing off the harmful bacteria causing an infection, but at...

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Busting the Science of Probiotics with Professor Simon Gaisford
Here at Symprove HQ we’re BIG fans of Professor Simon Gaisford, the Head of Pharmaceutics at UCL School of Pharmacy. Simon recently sat down with Ella Mills on her Delicious Ways to Feel Better pod...

Gut basics
Gut Health Glossary by Laura Tilt
Bamboozled by gut health lingo and what it all means? Our gut health glossary, written by dietitian Laura Tilt, will help you make sense of those frequently used gut health words and phrases.
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Why Supporting Your Gut Microbiome is so Important
You might have heard the message that caring for your microbiome is important. However, the question is; why? Dietitian Laura Tilt explains all.
The Microbiome Defined
Described as the ‘last human ...

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The Benefits of Nature for Gut Health
By Dietitian Laura Tilt.Most of us have the instinctive sense that spending time outdoors can have a positive effect on our state of mind. But evidence suggests the benefits of natural environments...