Gut Science

Bloating is common in the weeks before a period. Learn how to relieve period bloating, why it may happen and how long it might last.

It’s not unusual to feel bloated, nauseous and tired. Here, learn about the main causes, how to improve these symptoms and when to see a doctor.

With February being the month of love, we asked our resident gut-health expert, and Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill, to share with us three easy ways to show our gut some extra...

There’s no doubt that having a well-functioning gut is important for our health, but what does gut health actually mean? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt for the lowdown.    What does ‘gut health’ act...

Antibiotics, what do you know about them? Do you know how you should you be taking them? Or how to support your gut microbiome while on them? TV Presenter Sophie Morgan is on a mission to find out ...

Despite the fact that pooing is a normal bodily function, over a third of us still find it a taboo subject.We haven’t always felt this way. According to Dr. Barbara Penner, historian and author of ...

Did you know that approximately 70% of your immune system resides within your gut? This includes immune cells, tissues and organs, all located along the long tube known as the digestive tract. This...

In recent years scientists have discovered that hormones play a role in shaping our microbiome, so how does this affect gut health over the female lifecycle? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt to explai...

Your gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that influence your health. So who are they, and where did they come from? We provide microbes with a place to live, and in turn they help to kee...