The Gut Hub
Welcome to the Gut Hub, below you'll find the latest research, advice and recommendations around gut health written by our own team of industry experts and medical professionals.
Gut health
Discover everything there is to know about gut health, gut bacteria and the power of the microbiome.
Does BPC-157 Work for Gut Health? Evidence and UK Law
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 3 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 September 2026 BPC-157 is the most talked-about peptide for g...
Do Peptides Improve Gut Health? What the Research Shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 3 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 September 2026 Peptides are being talked about everywhere for...
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 1 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 1 September 2026 Most of the iron in an iron tablet is never a...
Food Intolerance
Everything you need to know about the different types of food intolerance, trigger foods, and how to eliminate them from your diet.
What are the symptoms of a food intolerance?
Food intolerances can have several symptoms, the severity and combinations of symptoms can vary throughout individuals, with some experiencing multiple symptoms at once.
What is a food intolerance? Everything you need to know
Medically reviewed by Kate Hilton RDOn 12 June 2023 In this guide we will explore the topic of food intolerance and provide detailed insight into, common food intolerances, symptoms, trigge...
Medically reviewed by Kate Hilton RDOn 12 June 2023 Understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of gluten intolerance Gluten intolerance is one of the most common forms of...
Symptoms
Visit our symptoms advice hub to get to the bottom of what is causing them.
Why am I constipated? Causes and what helps
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 28 August 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 27 August 2026 Constipation means passing stools less often than...
Symptoms of a gut parasite: what to look for and when to see a GP
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 24 August 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 20 August 2026 The symptoms of a gut parasite are non-specific. ...
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 11 June 2021 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 24 August 2026 Indigestion (dyspepsia) is pain or discomfort in yo...
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
What treatments are there for IBS and is there a cure?
IBS treatment typically focuses on reducing/preventing symptoms and improving quality of life, as the condition varies among individuals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; treatment and manag...
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with IBS compared to men. This difference is not just in numbers, but also in the experience of the condition. Managing IBS in women requires a multifaceted a...
Written by Kate Hilton, RD Published 8 January 2024 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 26 August 2026 What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-te...
Company News
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Why Ethoxydiglycol could trigger a global fake tan shortage
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The UK STI Check 2020: Results Revealed - Medicine Direct Archive
This content was originally published by Medicine Direct and remains available here as a reference point, as it continues to be cited in wider healthcare reporting and research. Medici...