“There are more pills than ever out there claiming to optimise, cure and treat all things gut health ,” notes Dr Megan Rossi, the founder of The Gut Health Doctor. However, the gut health market – expected to be worth £47 billion globally by 2030 – isn’t just a fad, it’s based on solid science. Research has repeatedly shown that the status of our gut influences our overall health, from how well our immune system functions to our risk of having a heart attack .

However, despite the proliferation of products promising to boost your gut health , there is no guarantee that pricey probiotic shots , herb blends or vitamins will keep your gut microbes happy or banish bloating.

“The vast majority of these products lack any solid scientific evidence to back up their claims,” Dr Rossi says

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