IBS-sufferers say 'life changed' after using 48p-a-day solution
In recent years, gut health has become a bit of a buzzword for those looking to improve their overall wellbeing. Gut health impacts a wide range of bodily functions and overall well-being, including digestion, immune function and mental health, but for many, managing it can prove tricky through diet alone - that's where some may opt for a supplement to lend a helping hand.
One product aiming to help users tackle bloating, irregular bowel movement and fatigue is Gut Works, a daily supplement by Dr Vegan that promises a high-strength formula and works out at under 50p a day. The low cost comes as shoppers can currently save 50% off their first order with the brand using a special code.
Usually £28.99, using the code GUT50 at the checkout takes the price down to £14.50, which works out at 48p a day. The code is only available to new customers, and while it can't be used alongside other discounts, does take a good chunk of money off the RRP.
The award-winning supplement combines Psyllium Husk with six scientifically studied strains of live cultures, also known as 'probiotics', and prebiotics. With 50 billion CFU (colony forming units) packed into a single daily capsule, the supplement offers a significant bacterial boost to the digestive system.
A healthy gut and bowels is essential for daily comfort and combatting symptoms of IBS including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, excessive wind and gas, fatigue, reflux, poor sleep, and more. In one small, daily delayed-release capsule, Gut Works is designed to rebalance and repopulate the gut microbiome with active bacteria.
Other supplement brands offer different formulations and bacterial strains, some of which focus more heavily on particular symptoms, and may come at a higher price point. For some people, taking capsules is unappealing, so for a gut health supplement in liquid form, many celebrities like Frankie Bridge and Georgia Toffolo are turning to Symprove. Priced at £22.99 for 500ml, it comes in a range of flavours like Pineapple or Strawberry and Raspberry.
Alternatively, at LookFantastic, MyProtein's Gut Gummies have been reduced by 48%, down to £16.99. The chewable tablets are a convenient way to support digestive health with one billion live cultures and 40mg of vitamin C.
As for Dr Vegan's Gut Works, customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.3 star rating based on more than 300 reviews. Users have reported a range of benefits, from reduced IBS symptoms and bloating to weight loss and improved mood.
One customer, Joanne, said: "IBS symptoms and life changed forever. I was advised by my gastroenterologist to look at this kind of product and he said if I took it every day without fail my symptoms would improve. I saw this product and decided to give it a go. He was right! I could not visit friends for dinner, had trouble on holiday and my social life was controlled by my stomach... not any more. Life changing."
Conal, added: 'Excellent product. My stomach feels less bloated and with a change of eating habits I have started to lose weight. I will continue to take Gut Works from now on.' And he's not the only one to have lost weight, with Sheila commenting: 'I'm very impressed. My bloating has stopped/disappeared and I've lost 4lb.'
'Gut works is quite simply magic,' wrote a fourth. 'I had been suffering with IBS and tummy issues for years. Gut works has really changed my life. I didn't think anything could help me but Gut Works has. Thank you Dr Vegan.'
Others, however, have noted that the product didn't work for them. It's important to remember that gut health is individual, and what works wonders for one person may have limited effects on another.
One said: 'Didn't work for me. Easy tablet to swallow though and I liked that it was once a day. And, I've just received a lovely note from the company and they have refunded me.'
Another added: 'Used this for 30 days. I'm not sure I noticed much change in my digestion or bloating. I was disappointed.'
But generally shoppers have been impressed. Another five star review read: "Since taking gut works my tummy is so much better. Flatter and my trousers fit. I really haven't changed my diet, so it's all down to gut works."
Shoppers can try the Gut Works supplements here and use the code GUT50 for 50% off their first order with Dr Vegan.
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Shannin was diagnosed with a Krukenberg tumour, a rare secondary cancer that starts in the gastrointestinal tract and spreads to the ovaries. In the same surgery, doctors also removed 13 of Shannin's lymph nodes, 11 of which were cancerous, and part of her peritoneum - the a membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and pelvis. With one ovary remaining, Shannin underwent egg retrieval in May 2024 with the hope of being able to have children one day and successfully saved seven eggs. 'The idea of losing my fertility while fighting for my life was heartbreaking,' she said. 'I'm so grateful we were able to get those eggs. It gives me hope for the future.' But Shannin also found out that her liver was so covered in tumours, it couldn't be operated on at all. She was told she needed to start chemotherapy immediately, or the cancer would become untreatable. 7 7 'They said without chemo, I had less than three months. With it, maybe up to three years. I just froze.' 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