Digestive Health

Find out all about digestive enzyme supplements including what they do, the benefits of taking them and how much you might need Written by Helen Foster on March 19, 2019 Reviewed by Angela Dowden on March 21, 2019 Overview Digestive enzymes are proteins released by the digestive system <link to: Digestion: what you need to know> when we eat. Their job is to speed up the breakdown of your meal...

Living with this distressing digestive complaint can be difficult. Find out what causes IBS, common symptoms and how to manage it Written by Cheryl Freedman on March 7, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on March 14, 2019 Ever experience stomach pain and bloating? If...

From feeling butterflies to stomach ache, our digestive system has a big impact on our wider wellbeing. Understanding how it works is the first step to staying well Written by Madeleine Bailey on March 1, 2019 Reviewed by Amanda Hamilton on March 14, 2019 From...

Constipation can be embarrassing to talk about, so here’s all the info you need. Find out what’s normal, what’s not – and when to seek help Written by Madeleine Bailey on March 1, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on March 13, 2019 Many of...

Bloating can make you feel sluggish and uncomfortable. Find out more about the common triggers and whether changing your lifestyle may help Written by Victoria Goldman on February 20, 2019 Reviewed by Amanda Hamilton on March 6, 2019 We need to eat, but the after-effects...

If you’ve ever wondered what the friendly bacteria in your yoghurt or supplement really is, get all the info in our need-to-know guide Written by Rosalind Ryan on January 25, 2019Reviewed by Amanda Hamilton on January 31, 2019 Unless you’ve been living on a tropical...

Find out all about acidophilus, including what it does, the benefits to taking it and how much you might need Written by Charlotte Haigh on December 5, 2018 Reviewed by Dr Sarah Schenker on December 18, 2018 Overview What is acidophilus and what does it...

Find out all about fibre supplements, including what they do, the benefits of taking them and how much you might need Written by Madeleine Bailey on February 15, 2019 Reviewed by Amanda Hamilton on February 24, 2019 Overview What are fibre supplements and what do...

Why it’s time to listen to your gut feeling We’re still waking up to just how important the relationship between bacterial cultures and our brain is, but the early signs provide food for thought. The fact that the brain and tummy are linked isn't surprising....

Guilty of gobbling down toast while dashing to work, lunching on the hop, then demolishing a TV dinner? It’s time to slow down Good digestion means you don’t experience unpleasant symptoms after eating, such as heartburn, plus it allows our body to absorb all the...

It leaves one in five people in the UK on the lookout for the nearest toilet, but what exactly is IBS? We took a closer look at this increasingly common condition and how it affects the digestive system. What is IBS and who does it...

If you want to know about digestion, then you need to understand what the digestive system does. In simple terms, it takes the food and drink you consume and turns it into the energy that your body needs to function. It also removes your body’s...