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.
What causes leaky gut? The mechanisms behind increased gut permeability
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 5 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 October 2026 Increased intestinal permeability means the linin...
How is IBS diagnosed? Tests, criteria and what to expect
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 2 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 October 2026 No blood test, stool test or scan can confirm IBS...
IBS-C, IBS-D and IBS-M. What your IBS subtype means
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 When IBS is diagnosed, it usually comes wit...
Food Intolerance
Everything you need to know about the different types of food intolerance, trigger foods, and how to eliminate them from your diet.
Amines in food: tyramine, histamine's relatives and symptoms
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 2 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 October 2026 Amines are natural chemicals that bacteria create...
Salicylate sensitivity: what it is and what the evidence shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 2 October 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 2 October 2026 Salicylate sensitivity means reacting to salicyla...
Histamine intolerance: foods, symptoms and what the evidence shows
Written by Hussain Abdeh, MPharm Published 22 September 2026 Medically reviewed by Sonia Khan, Pharmacist Last reviewed 22 September 2026 Histamine intolerance is the name given to ...
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
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. Me...
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...