IBS supplement makes sufferers 'not rush to the toilet' and reduces 'painful cramps'
Digestive discomfort is a silent struggle for many, whether it's occasional bloating after meals, unpredictable bowel habits, or persistent digestive unease. These symptoms can disrupt daily routines, cause low energy, and affect overall well-being.
For those grappling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the symptoms can be incapacitating; severe cramping, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and other effects can drastically alter one's life. Gut Wealth, crowned Medtech and Healthtech StartUp of the Year 2024, is a brand dedicated to addressing everyone's gut issues - including those suffering from IBS.
As reported by the Mirror, the retailer is currently offering a 25% discount on some packs of the Gut Wealth daily liquid supplement for new customers. The 56 pack is now £89.97, down from £119.96, while the 42 pack has been reduced from £86.97 to £67.47. The 24 pack, however, remains at the usual retail price of £59.98.
Gut Wealth liquid supplement is a daily sachet designed to help digestive health and make gut symptoms more manageable. With a mix of seven carefully chosen ingredients, including a clinically-backed postbiotic, it aids in improving bowel regularity, reducing bloating, and alleviating digestive discomfort - particularly for those dealing with urgency or irregular movements.
Each citrus flavoured sachet is easy to carry around and doesn't need refrigerating. The product fits into most dietary lifestyles, being gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians, low in sugar and low FODMAP - a type of carbohydrate that can resist digestion.
In addition to supporting gut health, it also provides a daily boost of essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, Vitamin C, and Zinc. The brand states that while everyone is different and each gut is unique, people typically see results within the first four weeks but it is suggested to try four to eight weeks of sachets to understand the changes.
There are various other products on the market that may help with gut problems, including the Boots Good Gut Live Friendly Bacteria 30 Capsules costing £10.50. Suitable for vegans, adults and children over the age of 12, customers need to take two capsules a day with plenty of liquid, one with lunch and one with dinner.
Another option is the Biomel Complete Gut priced at £30, which comes in flavours Belgian Chocolate, Pure Vanilla and Unflavoured and has up to 30 servings. The powder for digestive and immune health contains a blend of fibres, digestive enzymes and vitamins and minerals.
Gut Wealth users have reported significant improvements in bowel regularity, reduced urgency and better overall gut health after adding the citrus sachets to their daily routine. One IBS sufferer shared her journey on social media, garnering over 50,000 views.
"Before Gut Wealth, I'd literally spent years of my life in pain because of my IBS," she recounted. "I'd be constantly bloated and had such severe, debilitating cramps and pains sometimes something completely random would set me off. I'd be lucky if I even managed to sit through a meal without having to run to the toilet.
"There's absolutely no chance of leaving the house on those days; you're a slave to your bowels. I'd be worried about having an accident. I'd be stuck at home all day and sent to bed early with intense cramps. I'd often feel quite lonely."
After starting Gut Wealth, she remarked that within four days she 'wasn't going to the toilet as much', as she explained: "I noticed after two weeks I wasn't having to rush to the toilet at all and the painful cramps almost completely disappeared. I've been taking Gut Wealth for two and a half months now and I can eat whatever I want. I never thought I'd see the day when I could drink my morning coffee and have spicy noodles for dinner."
Another customer commented: "Started taking them as I'm bloated pretty much most of the time which is not good. My word, with these, it's been a massive difference and quick."
Someone else said: "No more panic about getting to the toilet. Urgency was reduced and gut health improved. A true positive change to my life."
Unfortunately not all experiences were as transformative, with one individual noting: "Good for regularity, not so much with the bloating yet."
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