Gut Science

Gut basics
Can probiotics help with bloating?
Probiotics can help with bloating, but it’s important to understand which are backed by scientific evidence. Learn more, and discover what else to try.

Gut basics
Why am I bloated? Quick fixes and when to seek help
Here, we explain the most common causes of bloating – and some less common causes. We also give advice about reducing symptoms and when to see a doctor.

Gut basics
What is period bloating, and how can you reduce it?
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.

Gut basics
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...