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Research, tips and news about IBS, gut health and the low FODMAP diet – from Belly Balance dietitians.

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Your gut and brain are always talking

Sofia Antonsson, registered dietitian and founder of Belly Balance Most of us know the butterflies before a presentatio…

Why your gut changes through the month

Sofia Antonsson, registered dietitian and founder of Belly Balance A sluggish gut the week before your period and…

Endometriosis and the gut often go together

Sofia Antonsson, registered dietitian and founder of Belly Balance Bloating, cramps and a gut that goes up and…

Sugar free is not the same as gut friendly

Sofia Antonsson, registered dietitian and founder of Belly Balance Sugar-free gum, mints and protein bars sound like a…

New study: Gut microbiota may differ early in life in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders

Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD may have a different gut microbiota compared with…

Butyrate may strengthen the gut and reduce IBS symptoms

A newly published study from Örebro University brings promising news for anyone living with IBS. Researchers found that…

IBS & acid-suppressing medications

What people with IBS need to know about acid-suppressing medications Many people with IBS also experience upper digesti…

New UK Guidelines on Chronic Constipation

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has released the first fully evidence-based dietary and lifestyle guidelines for…

Enjoy high FODMAP foods worry-free with FODZYME®

If you’ve ever had to give up garlic bread, bean chili or a creamy latte because of digestive…

Emulsifiers Under Scrutiny – Are They Harming Our Gut?

Emulsifiers have long been staples of the modern food industry – making ice cream melt more slowly, keeping…

Gut Health in Children – A Growing Concern

IBS can be an unpleasant condition that is hard enough to manage at any age but it can…

The Future of Gut Microbiome Testing: Simple, Effective, and Comfortable

For years, researchers have relied on stool samples to study gut bacteria. However, there’s been no way to…

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