Are prebiotic supplements good for IBS symptoms? You are probably aware that gut bacteria has a role in your IBS. So anything that affects your gut bacteria could also benefit your IBS right? In this post, I look at a new study published which found that prebiotics are not useful for those with any functional…
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Does Exercise Improve Gut Health?
Exercise is a really important part of our every day efforts to be healthy. There are many reasons to exercise, but what affect does exercise improve gut health? Does exercise help our gut health? Find out more in this article as we talk you through our advice around using exercise to help your gut. How…
What Are Prebiotics & Should You Be Taking Them?
What Are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are non-digestible, food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon and thus improve host health (1). WHAT? I hear you say!….. In other words, prebiotics are a form of fibre found in some foods,…
What Is A Probiotic?
Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular with various different health claims around them. But, what is a probiotic? Introduction Probiotics are described by the World Health Organisation as “Live microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host” (1). Probiotics can be either live bacteria or yeast which are usually added to…