1 2 With 86% of British adults having suffered some form of gastrointestinal (GI) problem or ailment in the last year**, good gut health journeys are on the rise. “70% of our immune cells can be found in the gut. It also breaks down fibre, makes vitamins, and prevents other ‘bad’ bacteria and viruses from living there,” explains Dr Hazel Wallace, registered associate nutritionist. “Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation may indicate an unhealthy gut.” If your gut health needs a helping hand, it might be time to discover probiotic supplements. “Supplements are a convenient way to support your gut health every single day,” says MyVitamins product technologist, Katie Brown. Probiotics – found in certain yoghurts and fermented foods – are micro-organisms which are believed to deliver health benefits, whereas prebiotics feed the healthy bacteria in our gut. “Prebiotics are 1/ GALLINÉE Skin and Microbiome Food Supplement 30pcs / £30 2/ MYVITAMINS Gut Gummies 60pcs / £29.99 **‘86% of Brits have suffered from a gastrointestinal problem in the past year’, 2016, Mintel INSIDE OUT
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