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Not all probiotics help IBS — and some may make it worse. This strain-specific guide breaks down the clinical evidence for B. infantis 35624, L. plantarum 299v, S. boulardii, and more, matched to your IBS subtype. Learn which strains target bloating, pain, diarrhoea, or constipation, plus a practical protocol for safe introduction.

Intense training reshapes your gut microbiome — for better and worse. Discover which probiotic strains have clinical evidence for reducing infections, easing GI distress and supporting recovery in athletes.

Antibiotics save lives — but they also devastate your gut bacteria. Learn the evidence-based recovery protocol: which probiotic strains to take, when to start, and how to rebuild microbial diversity over 3–6 months.

Fermented foods and probiotic supplements both promise gut health benefits — but which delivers more? We compare the science, cost, convenience, and real-world results to help you decide.

Increased intestinal permeability is real science — but "leaky gut syndrome" is surrounded by misinformation. We review the evidence on what actually supports gut barrier integrity, from L-glutamine and zinc carnosine to probiotics and dietary changes.

Your gut produces over 90% of your body's serotonin and communicates directly with your brain via the vagus nerve. Discover how psychobiotics, omega-3s, and targeted supplements can support the gut-brain axis for better mood, cognition, and resilience.

Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics each play a distinct role in gut health — but most people don't need all three. We break down the science, compare stability and efficacy, and help you build a personalised biotic protocol.

Akkermansia muciniphila is a keystone gut bacterium linked to metabolic health, gut barrier integrity, and natural GLP-1 production. Now EU-authorised as a Novel Food, this next-generation probiotic is backed by landmark human trials — here is everything you need to know.

Your gut contains 100 trillion microorganisms that influence everything from digestion to mood. Here's what probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics actually do — and what the evidence says about supplements.