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Probiotics for Women: Top 5 Benefits
In this article, we will explore the top 5 benefits of probiotics for individuals with vaginas, regardless of gender identity. We understand that some people with vaginas may not identify as a woman, but for the sake of the medical research cited, we use the term “women” throughout the article....
Runner's Diarrhoea: Causes & Prevention Tips
Just a few weeks ago, whilst looking out of my window with a hot cup of tea, I saw thousands of people running past, taking part in the Brighton marathon. Along with thoughts such as "I wonder how long they've been running for" and "my knee's would never let me...
What is GERD?
Heartburn is pretty common; most people will experience it now and then. If you are experiencing it repeatedly, it may be something a tad more serious - gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD depending on how your country spells oesophagus!) can be extremely unpleasant and hard to...
What is inflammation?: A beginners guide
Inflammation is a very common symptom of almost every chronic disease, meaning it affects a large proportion of the population. It occurs when the immune system attacks an irritant, and causes swelling inside or outside the body.1 Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process of any injury -...
World Health Day 2023
It is April 7th, meaning World Health Day has come around again! World Health Day raises awareness about the importance of global health and promotes efforts towards achieving health for everyone. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO).1 This year’s theme, “Health for all,” emphasises...
Travellers' Diarrhoea: All You Need to Know
As the summer approaches and COVID restrictions have been lifted, many of you might be planning to explore the world, gain new experiences and experience new cultures. Something to bear in mind when travelling abroad is looking after your gut health in a new environment. Food, water, climate and environment...
Top 4 vitamins for immunity
Vitamins are part of the essential nutrients necessary for maintaining good health. They are known as micronutrients - the nutrients you need in small quantities; they are still just as important as macronutrients- the bigger quantities needed!Vitamins must be consumed daily to meet your nutritional needs. Having a large dose...
How Does the Gut Change as we Age?
The gut is a vital part of the body no matter what age you are, but it needs a little more TLC at certain stages of life. The body begins to deteriorate as we age, and the gut is no exception. Digestive issues are pretty common in all stages of...
What Are 5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Gut Health?
Looking after your gut health doesn’t need to be boring; introducing new habits into your lifestyle and new foods into your diet can be exciting and fulfilling! Once you have the information needed to make conscious choices about your gut health, you can set yourself fun weekly challenges to get...
Is it good to drink Kefir every day?
Kefir has grown in popularity in the UK recently, and at The Gut Co, we are totally on board with it. A fantastic source of probiotics, kefir can be a great addition to your diet. Here, we will be discussing what kefir is, the benefits of kefir, and how often...
