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Best gut health supplement for acid reflux
Heartburn can be frustrating and uncomfortable at best but cause long-term damage if allowed to hang around. It can be a symptom of an underlying health condition or down to factors such as diet, alcohol consumption and lifestyle. Whatever the cause, it's crucial to understand what heartburn is, where it...
Do probiotics help constipation?
Constipation can be frustrating and limiting - it can be hard to carry out daily tasks when you suffer from bowel issues! Here, we will discuss what constipation is, how it happens and what you can do to help it yourself. What is constipation? Constipation is a super common condition...
The skin health supplement you need and why
Our skin’s health is a fundamental part of our appearance, how others view us, and how we feel about ourselves. Not only can it be considered important for aesthetics, but it is the body’s largest organ and the first barrier of defence against harmful pathogens entering the body. If the...
3 Ways to Improve Mental Health through The Gut
An unsettled gut can send signals to the brain, just as an unhappy brain can send signals to the gut. Thus, an individual's gut and intestinal distress can sometimes be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression. This is because the brain and the gastrointestinal (GI) system...
Gut Boosters: Fruits
It’s well known that fruit is a good source of nutrition…but do you know why? What actually is it in fruit that’s good for your body? What in particular is good for the gut? Can you have too much fruit? Which fruit is best? The gut microbiome is the first...
International Day of Education
The 24th of January marks the 5th year of the International Day of Education. In 2018, United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this day in celebration of the role of education in peace and development.1 Education is critical to building sustainable and resilient societies whilst achieving all other sustainable development goals.1...
What is Kefir?: Everything you need to know
Kefir is not new; it’s been around for thousands of years. The oldest known milk kefir was found in a tomb in the Xiohe region of China. That tomb was 4,000 years old, making it a part of the ancient world!1 Kefir has recently grown in popularity in the UK,...
Why am I tired all the time?
From time to time, we all feel tired. Not enough sleep, working too hard or under too much stress can cause tiredness, yet sometimes, an underlying issue may need to be addressed. Nutrition can be a crucial factor in unexplained tiredness and fatigue. You may be consuming the right vitamins...
The best probiotic for immunity
Probiotics are so beneficial for our bodies; they have such a fantastic effect on the gut microbiome that they can do wonders for our overall health. Probiotics add new species of good bacteria into the gut, improving the diversity necessary for good gut health. The link between gut health and...
Brew Monday
The 16th of January 2023 marks Brew Monday - an awareness day started by the Samaritans to encourage us to look after each other and talk about our mental health over a brew.1 At The Gut Co, mental health is one of our top priorities. There has been a longstanding myth...
