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How Your Gut Microbiome Changes As You Age

How Your Gut Microbiome Changes As You Age

Published on: 06/04/2026

Learn how the gut microbiome changes with age, why diversity declines, and what older adults can do to support their gut health and digestion.

How Often Should I Take a Microbiome Test? Expert Guide

How Often Should I Take a Microbiome Test? Expert Guide

Published on: 03/04/2026

How often should you take a microbiome test? Learn the recommended microbiome testing frequency, when to retest, and how gut bacteria change over time.

Functional Gut Clinic launches dedicated Clinical Trials Division to accelerate digestive health research

Functional Gut Clinic launches dedicated Clinical Trials Division to accelerate digestive health research

Published on: 19/01/2026

The Functional Gut Clinic (FGC), the UK’s leading provider of specialist gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics, announces the launch of its dedicated GI Clinical Trials establishing the organisation as the country’s first boutique, end to end clinical research provider focused exclusively on digestive health.

What to Know About Functional Heartburn

What to Know About Functional Heartburn

Published on: 31/12/2025

Learn what functional heartburn is, its symptoms, causes, and diagnosis. Find out why PPIs don’t work and how The Functional Gut Clinic can help.

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