From kombucha to skin-boosting pills, we test three products your gut will love

LOOKING after your gut should be a top health priority.

Around 70 per cent of our immune cells are found there – forming our first line of health defence.

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And a healthy gut lining can stop unwanted bacteria from leaking into it.

Hairy Biker Dave Myers recently credited a probiotic-rich diet for boosting his immune system after his cancer battle.

Today Jane Atkinson looks at the latest products on the market your gut will love . . . 

Stress supplement

HEIGHTS Smart Probiotic was launched a few months ago – and I love it.

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It contains seven of the most studied strains in the world including CEREBIOME® – the first probiotic clinically proven to support your mood and stress response alongside your gut health.

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The gut is also where 95 per cent of the body’s serotonin, and almost half of its dopamine, is produced.

They’re connected physically by the vagus nerve, and chemically through neurotransmitters – both running from the brain to the gut, and the other way.

This probiotic targets the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis.

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So it is good for mood, anxiety and stress.

But the main thing I have noticed is much better sleep, deep and undisturbed.

From £40 a month.

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Fermented drink

KOMBUCHA is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black tea drink that has been around for thousands of years.

It is low in sugar and naturally contains probiotics and healthy organic acids.

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Unlike many companies who make kombucha in big stainless steel tanks, Momo still makes it the traditional way in glass bottles.

I tried the raspberry hibiscus flavour.

An effervescent pink with a subtle raspberry flavour, it’s a really great refreshing summer drink which is perfect when you’re trying to knock booze on the head.

I would keep it as a treat or factor in how much sugar is in there.

It tastes very sweet and that’s because there is 10g of sugar per 330ml bottle – a third of your daily recommended allowance.

£3.99 per bottle.

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Skin-boosting pills

AN unhealthy gut can be the cause of many skin troubles so get rid of an unhealthy gut and get radiant skin – hopefully.

The Gut Co has devised a powerful formula with proven skin-boosting antioxidants vitamins and botanicals that include glutathione, coenzyme Q10 and vitamins – plus the exact amount of premium prebiotics and probiotics to effectively re-invigorate the gut-skin axis.

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These pills can help with skin irritations like eczema, fine lines and even collagen production.

These pills come in a Multi-Layered Tablet Technology®.

The layers dissolve at different rates and release when your body can best absorb them.

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From £35.70 a month.

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