Gut Science
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10 reasons females feel bloated, sick and tired
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.
10 ways to reduce bloating
Several home remedies can ease bloating quickly. Here, learn about these and other long-term solutions, plus why bloating happens.
Fact v Fiction
Fact v Fiction: Ultra-Processed Foods Are They Really Harmful?
It's hard to miss the alarming headlines linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with multiple health risks. But are these foods really something to worry about? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt to expla...
Bloating Myths Busted
I, like 18% of people in the UK, deal with bloating at least once a week. I’ve been offered a seat on the train because my bloated stomach resembled that of a pregnant one. I’ve given up wearing je...
Ask a Dietitian
Ask a Dietitian: What is the Low-FODMAP Diet?
Heard about the low-FODMAP diet but not really sure what it means or where to start? Gastroenterology Dietitian Dr Sammie Gill explains all.
What is the low-FODMAP diet?
The low-FODMAP diet was fir...
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child's Gut Health
As parents and caregivers, the importance of nurturing children's overall health from the earliest stages of development is crucial. Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, and a healt...
Our Top Five Things You Can Do in Your Garden for Your Gut
We're exploring the link between your garden and your gut, asking our experts whether you can really eat your garden to help your gut health. Inspired and in support of the Bowel Research UK Microb...
Meet the Designers Behind the Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden
Symprove and Bowel Research UK have teamed up with designers Sid Hill and Chris Hull to launch the Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May. We asked Sid and Chri...
Can Gardening Benefit Your Gut Health?
What has gardening got to do with your gut health? More than you might think. To mark the unveiling of the Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we asked Dieti...