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Digestive Health

Your digestive health can impact your overall wellbeing quite significantly, so it's important to learn how to keep your gut happy and ensure your diet supports a healthy digestive system.
Your digestive health can impact your overall wellbeing quite significantly, so it's important to learn how to keep your gut happy and ensure your diet supports a healthy digestive system.

Latest articles

Digestion: The only overview you need

How does the digestive system work? Why is digestive health so important & how can you look after yours? We explain all you need to know right here.

Superfood top-ups to support gut health

Taking care of the bacteria inside you is crucial - they’re all part of your body. Luckily, there are some pretty tasty foods that top up your healthy microlife and support your gut.

Can L-Glutamine help with bloating?

Over half of us feel bloated... so what are the options? L-glutamine has gained popularity online, but what effect does it actually have on our gut health?

Why yoga can help your gut health

If you need another reason to get active, then the positive benefits it has on your digestive system might just do it.

Are probiotics good for your stomach?

Are probiotics good for your stomach? With links to your digestion, bloating, constipation and more, we'll explain the benefits and risks to these healthy bacteria.

Can probiotics support weight management ?

Probiotics are good for your gut health, but can they help with weight loss? We explore the benefits of probiotics for weight loss, probiotic foods & more in our article.

Understanding your IBS subtype

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gut issues reported to GPs and gastroenterologists.

10 tips for IBS eating habits

An IBS diagnosis can be frustrating to receive and it can be difficult to know where to start with its management.

Social hacks for IBS

Living with IBS can have a significant impact on your daily functioning and in a study of 179 eligible participants, 80% of them reported that IBS had impacted their social activity

18 of the best foods for gut health

What to eat to keep your gut healthy... A Holland & Barrett nutritionist shares 19 of the best foods for gut health, plus answers to a range of gut health questions.

Belly laughs: Jessica Fostekew breaks the taboo on poo

We’ve paired with comedienne Jessica Fostekew to break the “poo taboo” and get us talking about our gut health. Get comfortable and enjoy the show!

The gut-brain axis: Are the gut & brain really connected?

What is the gut-brain axis? Are the gut & brain really connected and, if so, how? This article explains all you need to know about the gut-brain axis.

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