Why Gut Works® is so good

Gut Works® is the best-selling prebiotic and probiotic for optimal gut health. With 6 clinically studied strains providing 50 billion active, healthy bacteria, Gut Works® rebalances and repopulates your gut microbiome, relieving IBS and symptoms including bloating, fatigue, gas, poor sleep and weight gain, fuelling your energy, brain, mood and daily wellbeing. In a survey of 246 users*, Gut Works® was shown to be 3x more effective than standard probiotics. 8 out of 10 customers recommend it.

88%

of people who take Gut Works® enjoy relief within 4 weeks or less

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How to take it?

  • Take one capsule each day at least 20 minutes before or after any hot drinks.
  • Probiotics are very sensitive to heat and warm air, so only add a few capsules to your refillable pill tin at a time. Re-seal your Gut Works® pouch securely each day. Keep your pouch away from any warm air or moisture, including radiators, steam from a kettle or showers in a bathroom. If at all uncertain, store your Gut Works® in your fridge if it is frost-free.
  • As recommended by the NHS, probiotics should be taken for at least 4 weeks when managing IBS symptoms.
  • Suitable to take alongside antibiotics. If you are taking antibiotics, take Gut Works® 2-3 hours before or after your antibiotics.
  • Suitable during pregnancy.
vegan
vegetarian
allergen-free
additives-free
gluten-free
dairy-free
lactose-free
non-gmo
halal
kosher
easy to swallow
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What to expect?

1 Month

Over 50% of users found relief from their gut health symptoms by week 4. People enjoy relief from symptoms such as bloating, excessive wind and gas, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and acid reflux / heartburn.

3 Months

Improved cognitive performance and ability to focus. Less likely to experience muscle and back aches.

1 Week

Enjoy healthier bowel movements within 2 days. Flatulence and bloating will be reduced.

1 Month

Over 50% of users found relief from their gut health symptoms by week 4. People enjoy relief from symptoms such as bloating, excessive wind and gas, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and acid reflux / heartburn.

2 Months

Experience improved energy levels. Sleep and mood are likely to be improved.

3 Months

Improved cognitive performance and ability to focus. Less likely to experience muscle and back aches.

How it works?

Gut Works® is our advanced pre and probiotic containing 50 billion gut friendly bacteria (CFU) that are clinically proven to provide daily support for your gut health, digestion, mental health and immune health.  As well as relieving IBS, bloating and related symptoms, Gut Works® directly supports your 'Gut-Brain axis' that fuels your brain's focus, cognition and concentration, your mental health and your ability to cope with anxiety and stress and your immune health.

Complete digestive support and combat IBS

Gut Works® contains a unique formula of prebiotics and 50bn CFU (colony-forming units, which is the number of active bacteria) across six clinically studied probiotic strains. 

Prebiotics and fibre work synergistically with the gut-friendly bacteria. Prebiotics help feed and stimulate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

Inulin is a gut-friendly, soluble fibre that helps improve bowel function by positively influencing intestinal bacteria.

Psyllium Husk contributes to intestinal tract function, helping maintain regularity in bowel movements and facilitating intestinal transit. This helps reduce the toxins that can build up in the body and negatively affect your digestive and overall health.2,4

Nutrient absorption: Lactobacilli support digestion by improving the integrity of the intestinal lining, which supports nutrient absorption. L.plantarum also plays a key role in supporting iron absorption.

Healthy microflora: Lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus produce lactic acid which changes the environment (the ‘pH’) of their surroundings. Pathogenic (bad) bacteria will not thrive in this new environment so the outcome is a healthier environment for digestive processes to occur and a lower incidence of infections and inflammatory processes.6,8-9

Overall digestive comfort: Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus casei support a reduction in abdominal bloating and stomach pain by improving the transit time of food through the digestive tract. S. thermophilus may improve lactose intolerance symptoms.

Gut Works® and IBS symptoms: The careful selection of strains within Gut Works® has been clinically shown to improve IBS symptoms, a condition associated with an imbalanced gut microbiome.  

Thriving healthy strains of L. acidophilus, B. lactis and S. thermophilus improve the symptoms and intensity of IBS-associated symptoms and functional diarrhoea episodes. L. plantarum has also been shown in research to provide vast improvements in flatulence, pain, discomfort and overall quality of life.12,13-15,18

88% of people who take Gut Works® enjoy relief within 4 weeks or less. 

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Immune support

Gut Works® provides key strains of live bacteria, namely Lactobacilli, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus thermophilus, extensively researched for their role in modulating the immune system.12-19

These bacterial strains do this by strengthening the intestinal barrier, modulating the composition of bacteria in the gut and activating the right cells involved with immune responses, and providing an inhospitable environment for viruses and bacteria.9-12,16

Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis reduce both the onset of a common cold and its associated symptoms. When combined with other strains, Lactobacilli is most effective and reduces fever by up to 70%. Research shows that incidents of fever, coughing and a streaming nose were reduced by 48%, and the incidence when taken alongside an antibiotic’s course was reduced by 84%.

Streptococcus thermophilus reduces the risk of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. Studies suggest it may support the health of both ear and oral cavities, minimising infections that arise there.17-18

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Emotional wellbeing

The gut and the brain are strongly interconnected, with over 95% of our serotonin produced in the gut. Gut Works® helps nourish the gut and optimise the function of our key brain messengers and chemicals for normal mood regulation and brain activity

Lactobacillus rhamnosus, included in Gut Works®, is a bacterial strain known for its communication with the brain, signalling the release of GABA. Higher levels of GABA are associated with reduced feelings of anxiety and low mood.

The unique combination of prebiotics, fibre and gut-friendly bacteria helps produce short-chain fatty acids, which play an important role in anxiety and mood.20-23

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Overall wellbeing

Along with other factors, including diet and lifestyle, supporting your gut microbiome will support your overall wellbeing. Improved gut health, a resilient immune system, along with a calmer state of mind all support mental and physical wellbeing. This is particularly true for those whose gut health issues significantly impact their daily activities and overall quality of life

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How Gut Works® supports your brain

Our gut is known as our 'second brain'. Our gut and brain are connected by a combination of the 'vagus nerve' and hormones, which is known as the 'Gut-brain axis'. The emotional and cognitive centres of your brain are connected with your gut microbiome and gastrointestinal function. Clinical research shows the health of our gut bacteria is vital to this connection and in turn our mood, mental health, our ability to overcome and manage anxiety, our ability to concentrate and focus, and much more. Learn more in 'Why your gut is your second brain'.

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