Gut health articles
Evidence-based, plain-language reads on the gut microbiome, how probiotics work, and the everyday habits that support a healthy gut.
The Fibre Gap: Why Fibre Intake Matters for Your Gut
The fibre gap is the difference between the amount of fibre people regularly eat and the amount recommended for health. Closing it gradually can support normal bowel function, microbial diversity and the production of useful compounds in the colon.
17 Aug 2026
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Antibiotics and Gut Health: What Changes, What Helps and When to Get Advice
Antibiotics can be essential, effective medicines, but they can also temporarily change the gut microbiome and cause diarrhoea in some people. The safest approach is to take them exactly as prescribed, support recovery with ordinary food and seek care when symptoms are severe or persistent.
17 Aug 2026
What Is IBS? Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of gut-brain interaction that causes recurring abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. The symptoms are real even when routine tests show no structural damage, and different biological pathways may dominate in different people.
17 Aug 2026
Constipation Is Not One Condition: Symptoms, Causes and When to Get Help
Constipation can mean hard stool, infrequent bowel movements, straining, blockage or incomplete emptying. Those symptoms can arise from different pathways, which is why the same remedy does not work for everyone.
17 Aug 2026
Fibre for IBS: Can It Help - or Make Symptoms Worse?
Fibre may help some people with IBS, especially when constipation is the main problem. But the type, amount, fermentation speed and pace of increase all matter.
20 Aug 2026
Fibremaxxing: Is It Healthy or Too Much Too Fast?
Fibremaxxing is the trend of deliberately eating more fibre. It can be a healthy idea - but the goal should be meeting your needs gradually, not chasing the highest possible number.
20 Aug 2026
What Does Your Daily Fibre Goal Look Like in Real Food?
Fibre targets can feel like meaningless numbers. See what 25-38 g of fibre looks like in real food, how to spread it across the day and when a supplement may help.
20 Aug 2026
Fibre After 50: How Much Do You Need and How Can You Increase It Safely?
Fibre still matters after 50. Learn how much women and men need, what the target looks like in real food and when a supplement may help close the gap.
20 Aug 2026
How Long Does Fibre Take to Work?
Fibre does not work like an overnight switch. Learn when changes in stool quality, bowel regularity and gut-microbe activity may happen, why the timing differs and what working should really mean.
20 Aug 2026
Why Does Fibre Cause Bloating?
Fibre is important for gut health, but some types can cause uncomfortable gas and bloating. Learn why this happens, why more fermentation is not always better and what to look for in a gentler fibre.
20 Aug 2026
Do Probiotics Need Refrigeration? Storage Tips for South African Heat
Some probiotics need refrigeration while others are shelf-stable, but every product should be stored according to its own label instructions.
20 Aug 2026
How to Choose the Best Probiotic: Look Beyond Strains and CFU Count
Strains and CFU count matter, but stability, survival, delivery technology and release location can also affect how many probiotic organisms reach the intestine alive.
20 Aug 2026
Do Probiotics Survive Stomach Acid? Why Delivery Technology Matters
Stomach acid can reduce probiotic survival, which is why strains, CFU count, product stability and delivery technology should be considered together.
20 Aug 2026
Single-Strain vs Multi-Strain Probiotics: Is More Better?
The best probiotic is not necessarily the one with the most strains, but the one with the right strains, relevant evidence, suitable doses and reliable delivery.
20 Aug 2026
Cranberry and Urinary Tract Health: What to Check Before You Buy
Cranberry research is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. PAC dose, formulation, individual response and clear labelling all matter.
20 Aug 2026
How Much PAC Should a Cranberry Supplement Contain? Why 36 mg Matters
The cranberry extract amount on a label is not the same as its PAC content. Learn why 36 mg per day is a useful research benchmark and what it does not guarantee.
20 Aug 2026