Butyrate and Gut Health: What It Is, Foods, and Supplements
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when certain fibers are fermented by bacteria in your colon. It is a key energy source for the cells lining...
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Gut health goes beyond probiotics: fibre, digestive enzymes, and gut-friendly nutrients matter too. In this category we cover full-spectrum gut support, when to consider enzymes or fibre supplements, and how diet and supplements work together. Explore articles on bloating, regularity, and microbiome balance, plus practical tips for choosing products that fit your lifestyle.
Digestive Bitters Guide: Benefits, Dosage, and How to Use
Digestive bitters are herbal preparations used for centuries to support digestion and appetite. As a dietitian, I often get questions about whether they work an...
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Glutamine for Gut Barrier Health: Evidence and Dosing
Why This Topic Matters This topic affects many people who care about performance, health, or wellness. Understanding the evidence and how to apply it in practic...
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Leaky Gut Diet and Supplements: Evidence and Practical Guide
«Leaky gut» (increased intestinal permeability) refers to a state in which the lining of the intestine may allow more substances to pass into the bloodstream th...
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Bloating Supplements: Evidence, Dosage, and What Works
Bloating is a common and often frustrating symptom: a sense of fullness, tightness, or visible distension in the abdomen. It can stem from diet, eating habits,...
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Gut Microbiome Basics: Diet, Diversity, and Support
What Is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is the community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in your intestines, mainly in the larg...
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What Are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are fibres or other compounds that your body does not digest but that feed beneficial bacteria in your gut. They pass through th...
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Natural Constipation Relief: Fibre, Fluids, and Supplements
What Contributes to Constipation? Constipation can be caused by low fibre intake, insufficient fluids, lack of movement, certain medications (e.g. some pain rel...
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Digestive Health Stack: Probiotics, Enzymes, and Fiber To...
What Is a Digestive Stack? A "digestive stack" combines supplements that support gut health: probiotics (beneficial bacteria), digestive enzymes (to aid breakdo...
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Gut Health After Antibiotics: Diet, Probiotics, Recovery
How Antibiotics Affect the Gut Antibiotics can reduce both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the gut, which may lead to digestive upset, diarrhoea, or a tempor...
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Gut-Brain Axis: Probiotics, Diet, and Mood Support
What Is the Gut-Brain Axis? The gut-brain axis is the two-way communication between the gut (and its microbiome) and the brain. Gut bacteria produce and respond...
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Digestive Enzymes for Lactose Intolerance: A Practical Guide
What Is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance is when the body produces too little lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose — the sugar in milk and dairy...
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