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Gut Microbiome Research & News

Kale Every Meal: Gut Health Experts Weigh In

Kale Every Meal: Gut Health Experts Weigh In

Gastro doctors and dietitians assess the viral kale trend, linking fibre-rich eating to gut health, microbiome diversity, and the gut-brain connection.

Protein & Fibre: The Gut-Brain Power Duo

Protein & Fibre: The Gut-Brain Power Duo

Protein and fibre work together to support gut health, the gut-brain connection, and recovery. Here's what UK science says about getting both right.

Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressants in Older Adults

Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressants in Older Adults

A 12-week pilot trial found older adults adding a daily probiotic to antidepressants showed meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety vs placebo.

Probiotics for Men: Gut Health, Testosterone and Fertility

Probiotics for Men: Gut Health, Testosterone and Fertility

New article links probiotics for men to testosterone balance, fertility, and prostate health — beyond digestion. Key strains and gut microbiome insights explain

Common Snack Ingredients a Gut Doctor Always Avoids

Common Snack Ingredients a Gut Doctor Always Avoids

A gastroenterologist warns that emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, and refined seed oils in everyday snacks may harm gut health and disrupt the microbiome.

7 Gut Health Mistakes Harming Your Heart

7 Gut Health Mistakes Harming Your Heart

Discover 7 common gut health mistakes harming your heart — backed by UK microbiome research and NHS dietary guidance.

Going Sugar-Free May Harm Gut Health, Study Finds

Going Sugar-Free May Harm Gut Health, Study Finds

A new study suggests going completely sugar-free may disrupt gut microbiome balance and metabolism — a nuanced finding for UK adults following low-sugar diets.

Gut Bacterium May Prevent Weight Regain After Dieting

Gut Bacterium May Prevent Weight Regain After Dieting

New research in Nature Medicine finds a pasteurised gut bacterium, Akkermansia muciniphila, may help prevent weight regain after dieting, with implications for

Megacolon: When Constipation Becomes Dangerous

Megacolon: When Constipation Becomes Dangerous

Megacolon is a rare but dangerous bowel condition where the colon stretches so severely it loses function. Here's what UK adults need to know.

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally in 5 Steps

How to Improve Gut Health Naturally in 5 Steps

A practical 5-step guide to improve gut health naturally using UK-based dietary advice, gut-brain science, and NHS-aligned recommendations.

Akkermansia Synbiotic Targets Gut Metabolism in 2026

SlimTide's 2026 clinical analysis claims its Akkermansia synbiotic supports gut health and metabolism. Here's what UK readers should know.

Endometriosis Linked to Microbiome Changes, New Study Finds

A major study links endometriosis to gut microbiome changes, altered cholesterol, and inflammation — extending its impact well beyond the pelvis.

Gut Microbiome Research Unlocks New Cancer Care Hope

New research links gut microbiome health to cancer treatment outcomes, with UK scientists at the forefront of this rapidly growing field.

Gut Health UK Explained: Your Biggest Questions Answered

Answers to the UK's biggest gut health questions — from the microbiome and gut-brain connection to NHS guidance and natural remedies. Evidence-based, British-fo

Phytic Acid in Plant Foods May Boost Gut Barrier Health

A mouse study suggests phytic acid, found in beans, lentils, and whole grains, may strengthen the gut barrier and protect against leaky gut.

Gut Health Supplement SlimTide Targets Microbiome

Slim Tide, a gut health supplement targeting metabolism and digestion via the microbiome, has launched amid rising UK consumer interest in gut-brain science.

Psilocybin, Gut Health & the Social Brain

Gut-Brain Connection

Psilocybin, Gut Health & the Social Brain

Emerging science links psilocybin to changes in gut bacteria and social behaviour via the gut-brain axis — and what it means for UK mental health.

7 Shocking Ways Your Mouth Wrecks Gut Health

7 Shocking Ways Your Mouth Wrecks Gut Health

Your mouth may be quietly disrupting your gut health. Discover 7 science-backed ways the oral–gut microbiome axis affects digestion, immunity, and more.

15-Strain Therapy Matches FMT for C. diff UK Trial

15-Strain Therapy Matches FMT for C. diff UK Trial

A phase 1b trial finds MTC01, a 15-strain live biotherapeutic, matches FMT in treating recurrent C. difficile, with similar gut microbiome engraftment.

Oral Microbiome Supplement Claims Investigated

Oral Microbiome Supplement Claims Investigated

An independent probe into Dentanol's 5.6 Billion CFU oral probiotic gummies raises questions about claims and warns of unauthorised sellers.

How to Improve Your Oral & Gut Health in 6 Steps

How to Improve Your Oral & Gut Health in 6 Steps

A 6-step science-backed guide for UK adults to improve gut and oral microbiome health naturally, without radical diet overhauls.

Bioma Probiotic Claims Reviewed: 2026 Gut Health Findings

Bioma Probiotic Claims Reviewed: 2026 Gut Health Findings

An independent 2026 evaluation scrutinises Bioma Probiotics' ingredient claims, dosage transparency, and weight-loss positioning — key reading for gut health UK

What Antibiotics Really Do to Your Gut Health

What Antibiotics Really Do to Your Gut Health

A gastroenterologist explains that short-term gut symptoms after antibiotics don't mean permanent microbiome damage, and shares three recovery strategies.

How to Overcome Constipation: Gut Health Guide

How to Overcome Constipation: Gut Health Guide

Constipation affects up to 20% of adults. UK gut health experts link it to microbiome disruption and the gut-brain axis. NHS advice and fibre guidance explained

The Oral Microbiome: Your Biggest Questions Answered

Oral Microbiome

The Oral Microbiome: Your Biggest Questions Answered

Discover how the oral microbiome connects to gut health, the gut-brain connection, and systemic disease — with evidence-based UK guidance.