What was life like before you started taking Symprove?
"Before I started taking Symprove, I was struggling with symptoms of Long COVID, particularly fatigue, alongside a few other health issues. Iβve also always suffered with adult acne, and I was becoming more aware of how much our gut health can be connected to our overall health and wellbeing."
How long had you been dealing with gut issues before you found us?
"Thatβs actually quite hard to answer because you donβt know what you donβt know! You live with what feels normal to you until you try something, feel different, and realise that actually, you can feel better."
What had you already tried thatΒ didnβt work?
"Iβd tried probiotics in pill form before, but I canβt say I noticed any real difference from taking them."
How did your gut issues affect your day-to-day life: work, socialising, travel?Β
"On days when I was bloated, it was uncomfortable, especially as someone who exercises for a living. Whether I was cycling, running or working out, I was very aware of my stomach. Socially, it could also mean being extra careful about what and when I ate."
How did you first hear about Symprove?
"I review a lot of products through my work as a content creator, and Symprove originally got in touch with me to review their 12-week programme. I documented my experience on my blog, where my original review and several other Symprove posts are still live today."
What made you choose Symprove over other options?
"I think the consistency of doing the full 12 weeks made the difference for me. I initially stopped afterwards, but when I started feeling less well again, I asked myself, βWhen was the last time I felt really good?β It coincided with when Iβd been taking Symprove. So, I started again and I havenβt stopped since."
How long was it before you felt a difference?
"I canβt pinpoint an exact moment, but it was during that initial 12 weeks, probably closer to the end of the 12 weeks."
How has it fitted into your daily routine?
"Itβs the first thing I do after brushing my teeth every morning, whether Iβm at home or away. I use the ten-minute wait to do something else: my LED face mask, a bit of Duolingo, some washing up, basically anything useful I can squeeze into ten minutes!"
What does a normal day look like for you now, compared to before?
"Bloating is very rare for me now, so I spend far less time worrying about how my stomach is going to feel. Symprove has become part of the baseline of how I look after myself and my gut health day to day."
Has anything changed for you outside of your gut: energy, mood, sleep, skin?
"My skin, energy and overall wellbeing have all improved over the years. There have obviously been lots of factors involved, from recovering from Long COVID to prioritising self-care and my mental health, but I see looking after my gut as part of that bigger picture."
What would you want someone just starting their journey to know?
"Itβs one of the smallest and quickest acts of self-care you can do. And itβs your journey, donβt get caught up in how quickly someone else noticed a difference, or whether they did at all. Give yourself the chance to find out what works for you."
Whatβs the one thing youβd tell your past self?
"Keep up the routine - which, thankfully, is exactly what Iβve done!"
Whatβs your go-to Symprove routine: time of day, flavour, ritual around it?
"First thing every morning after brushing my teeth. Mango & Passion Fruit is my favourite flavour, and I habit-stack the ten-minute wait with something else: Duolingo, my LED face mask, washing up or another quick job. Ten minutes, two things ticked off!"
Finish the sentence: βSince starting Symprove, Iβve finally been able toβ¦β
"β¦look after myself from the inside out."Β
Thank you so much, Elle for sharing your story.Β
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