Gut Health

Tummy troubles can ruin anyone’s day. Learn about the 100 trillion bacteria in your gut and the small steps you can take to keep them happy, from diet to exercise, sleep, and more.

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How does your gut affect the rest of your body?

With potential links to mental, heart, sleep and skin health, it’s no wonder the gut’s often referred to as our ‘second brain’. Read on to learn the effects of an unhealthy gut from an expert

Is there a link between gut health and weight loss?

Could making pals with friendly bacteria help you lose weight? And how does your body make weight loss hormones? Digest it all with help from our nutritionist

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Blocked up? Natural ways to ease constipation

From holiday tummy troubles to sluggishness, constipation happens to most of us. If you’ve ever felt jealous of people who ‘go’ daily, you’re not alone – but a few simple tweaks could help...

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Trapped wind and gas: common causes and simple remedies for relief

Fart jokes aside, trapped wind is no laughing matter. Discover what causes painful gas, how to ease discomfort naturally and get back to feeling like you again

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Probiotics explained: benefits, foods and how they work

You’ve heard plenty about ‘good’ bacteria, but what do probiotics actually do? Our expert breaks down how they work, their potential benefits and where to find them

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Our favourite products for a happy gut

Wanting to look after your gut? From fibre capsules to drinks and gummies, we’ve rounded up our favourite gut health supplements and products to help support you from the inside out

How to improve your gut after an indulgent summer

From clever nutrition hacks to simple daily rituals, check out our gentle, expert-backed tips for supporting your microbiome after a season of fun

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How to party and keep your gut health intact

Between sugary cocktails, heavy barbecue foods and not nearly enough water, our gut flora can take a serious hit in the summer. Don’t stress – we asked some nutritionists how to keep things balanced

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The gut-skin axis: how your gut health affects your skin

Whether you’re grappling with acne or you’re struggling with rosacea, find out more about how your gut can affect your skin and how to keep it happy, with expert advice from a dietician

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What's the gut microbiome? An expert breaks it down

A balance of good gut bacteria = a happier tum. An expert digests the facts on the gut microbiome and the best foods for gut health

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What are the symptoms of a leaky gut?

Is ‘leaky gut’ a real disease? Or is it just a side effect? We explore the facts around this unsolved condition

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What causes ‘hanger’ – and what helps?

If you get snappy, irritable or even panicky when you’re hungry, it’s not in your head. Nutritionist Chandni Vadgama explains why ‘hanger’ happens and how to keep it in check