The best gut health supplements to help you glow inside and out

Heights are known for their hard-impact formulas that really do perform and their high-rated Biotic+ supplement is our favourite gut health supplement on the market.
Containing seven highly-researched strains, the easy-to-take capsules contain a minimum of 20 billion CFU in a single daily dose. Its slow-release design means more of the good bacteria is able to reach your gut.
Rated five stars by thousands of customers, many have noticed how this supplement helps reduce bloating and digestive discomfort, whilst others have shared how it's helped boost their energy and mood.

Pros: It's been rated five stars, it's easy to take and it really does work with a whole range of health benefits.

Cons: It's on the expensive side

Review: "I am on my second pot, and I really think they are helping my gut, having suffered for years of IBS-related symptoms, I feel that they make everything move more regularly so far so good definitely worth a try, nothing to lose."

If you're taking antibiotics or have digestive issues, taking a daily probiotic can help your gut health. Symprove is a unique, water-based supplement containing four live and active bacteria strains that are delivered to the gut to support a healthy microbiome. Approved by the likes of Ella Mills, a food writer and entrepreneur under the name Deliciously Ella, Alexandra Burke, Lisa Snowdon and the founders of The Gut Stuff, this popular probiotic has helped thousands of people take control of their gut health.

They come in three flavours; the Mango and Passion fruit flavour is quite nice, too, so you won't dread waking up to a shot of probiotics every morning. If you prefer a more fruity berry taste, they also have a new flavour, strawberry and raspberry. This probiotic is to be taken daily, just take 70ml of Symprove each morning on an empty stomach and wait ten minutes before eating or drinking.

Pros: Water-based formulation rather than capsules and comes as a 12-week programme that promises to improve your gut health significantly.

Cons: It is on the expensive side.

Tried and tested by Ellen Kinsey, Commercial Content Writer: "I have been taking Symprove for a year now, and it has become an essential part of my morning routine. It has honestly made a huge difference to my digestion. Symprove recommends completing a 12-week programme to assess the full results. However, after four weeks, I felt more energetic, my visits to the bathroom have been more regular and consistent, and I do not feel as bloated after eating meals. If you have food intolerances, IBS, or digestive issues, I highly recommend giving Symprove a go."

Looking for a supplement that's tailored AND personalised to you? Health brand Nourished is here using 3D printing to make convenient and cost-efficient vitamin deliveries with a supplement of seven scientifically-backed ingredients into a single delicious gummy stack. All you need to do is take the easy quiz and choose your flavour, then you're good to go.

Pros: Tailored to you with pre-made stacks to suit your goals, plus they're sugar free and vegan

Cons: Have to take a quiz to know what you want

Review: "For me, my Nourished stack is a wellness shot; made with the best ingredients for optimal nourishment. I love that I have the option to pick and choose the ingredients as and when. Each stack is individually packed, transportable and easily stored. They are full of flavour and the experience is always an enjoyable treat."

If you're a total newbie to probiotics and gut health supplements, the Inessa Advanced Biotic Complex is great for starting out. This award-winning probiotic contains no prebiotics, so it is suitable for those who follow a low fodmap diet. It is Vegan Society registered and free of all major allergens, fillers, artificial colours and preservatives. The Inessa Advanced Daily Biotic capsule contains over 50 billion organisms and incorporates seven other probiotic strains which are known to help with IBS and IBD to reduce inflammation of the colon to soothe the gut.

Pros: Capsule form, uses the best-studied probiotic strain in the world - Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, restores balance in your digestive tract and helps skin health and immunity.

Cons: Not the strongest probiotic.

Tried and tested by Ellen Kinsey, Commercial Content Writer: "If you have a busy lifestyle and tend to forget about taking medication at the same time every day, the Inessa Advanced Daily Biotic is the one for you. It contains one of the most researched live bacteria strains, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG bacteria, and is a great first probiotic to take if you are new to the probiotic world. I found that it provides extra support for when you are travelling, have an inconsistent routine, or are taking antibiotics. One of the best parts is that it does not need to be refrigerated and comes in a small compact bottle, optimal for storing in your bag or bedside table."

Sick of constantly feeling bloated? If so, this Detox and Debloat supplement from JS Health supports abdominal bloating, so you can confidently wear jeans again. It contains Milk Thistle, which promotes natural liver cleansing and detoxification processes and turmeric, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient proven to maintain and support liver health. Plus, fennel, which aids normal digestion.

Pros: Supports bloat, is great for detoxification, and is good for an overnight fix.

Cons: If you would like something for more general gut health, a probiotic supplement is best.

Tried and tested by Ellen Kinsey, Commercial Content Writer: "Ironically, I can proudly say I am the queen of the bloat. I have suffered with it for so many years I know all the tricks in the book to try to calm down a swollen belly. This JS Health supplement is always packed in my emergency supplements bag when travelling as it contains great anti-inflammatory ingredients that will soothe you when you feel like a balloon. The fennel helps with digestion, turmeric helps inflammation, and the milk thistle is naturally liver cleansing. Of course, this is no magic pill, but if I take this in the evening, I generally wake up with some relief."

L-glutamine directly supports gut health and has a positive impact on maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome. It also aids the integrity of the intestinal lining and helps to minimize the inflammatory response to stop bloating. This L-Glutamine powder is a super convenient, cost-effective, gut-healing blend that can be added to your protein shake with no meal prep required. If you have leaky gut or IBS symptoms, this is an easy way to integrate gut-healthy foods that will help the healing process.

Pros: Easy to add to shakes, smoothies or water and helps with inflammation

Cons: Ingredients may include eggs and soya milk, so if you have allergies, be careful.

Review: "Bought this post stomach operation to improve healing and rehabilitation. It worked really well, and still taking it for my gym workouts now; awesome product and very satisfied with the service. Thank you."

This digestive enzyme blend is 13 times more effective than other collagen supplements and is high in fibre. It contains zinc, vitamin D3, aloe vera, and freeze-dried pineapple for a super nutrient boost. The collagen peptides replenish your body's natural collagen and contain gut-healthy pre and probiotics.

Digestive enzymes play a key role in breaking down the food you eat, and this powder contains 18 amino acids and gut-healing nutrients to give your body the building blocks it needs to repair any damage from antibiotics, stress, poor diet or toxins.

Pros: Powder form and easy to add to smoothies or stir into porridge, yoghurts and desserts.

Cons: Made from bovine (beef), so if you don't eat meat, this would not be suitable.

Review: "I purchased this product after reading further about the ingredients added and how they can benefit my gut health. The dosage that this tub provides is superb value for money. I mix the dosage into a paste with warm water, then top the paste with warm oat milk and some honey; it makes the most delicious turmeric latte, helping with my evening digestion."

Aguulp is a supplement brand co-owned by musician Professor Green, who has suffered from gut health issues for many years. The best part about this supplement is that it offers 30ml travel-sized liquid supplements, perfect for your hand luggage. Aguulp for Gut is a mint flavoured prebiotic designed to boost your digestion with a blend of fibre, prebiotics, vitamins and amino acids. This helps feed and stimulate good bacteria growth in the gut and aids normal bowel function. Unlike probiotics, prebiotics does not actually contain bacteria. They are fuel to allow bacteria to grow. 

Pros: Liquid prebiotic that comes in individual 30ml sachets - perfect for travel, does not require refrigeration and is great for constipation.

Cons: It's prebiotic, so if you want the full effect, you will want to take a probiotic too.

Tried and tested by Ellen Kinsey, Commercial Content Writer: "If you are like me and forget to take pills, and would rather take a liquid supplement, this would be an excellent choice for you. This liquid prebiotic has been a lifesaver for me when travelling or going on short trips. They come in 30ml individual sachets, which can fit in your hand luggage liquid allowance as they are under the 100ml limit. I went on a two-week holiday and was able to bring 15 sachets with no issue. Plus, the mint flavour is easy to drink and perfect for taking in the morning. I take it as soon as I wake up and wait 10 minutes before eating or drinking anything. I find this helps it work better and gives my digestive system a kickstart for the day."

The new Yakult Plus Peach is not only packed with billions of friendly bacteria, it’s also rich in vitamin C to support a healthy immune system and help lower fatigue*. The perfect companion during the autumn and winter months. £3.70/8 x 65ml from Ocado and independent retailers.

*Vitamin C supports the normal functioning of the immune system and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Each bottle of Yakult Plus accounts for 30% of the EU reference intake for vitamin C. Enjoy as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle.​