All of the best gut health supplements, as approved by an expert

Whether you want to improve your overall digestive health or replenish your body after a course of antibiotics, a consistent regimen of supplements is the way forward.

Alongside a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, regular exercise and good sleep, a gut health supplement can help to support our digestive health and our overall wellbeing too. It can, however, be difficult to know which ones are right for you.

For this reason, we enlisted the help of Irish pharmacist and MD of Meaghers Pharmacy Group Oonagh O’Hagan to give us a steer. A woman with over 20 years of experience as a pharmacist, she founded Meaghers Pharmacy Group back in 2001, and her passion for helping people is still as vibrant as the day she started.

And the timing couldn’t be better, because, for the whole month of February, Meaghers Pharmacy are running a 20% discount on all gut health products with the code GUT20 exclusively for IMAGE readers, so now’s the time to stock up for the seasons ahead.

Here are the nine gut health supplements recommended by Oonagh O’Hagan…

Symprove 12-Week Programme, €199.99

The Symprove 12-Week Programme is a revolutionary system designed to support your digestive system and enhance your overall well-being. Developed by leading experts in the field, Symprove is crafted to help you achieve optimal gut health, utilising a unique formulation of live and active bacteria that work harmoniously to support your body’s microbiome. Through a patented and unique water-based delivery system, these beneficial bacteria bypass the harsh stomach environment and reach the targeted areas of your gut, where they can flourish and provide their numerous benefits.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €159.99.

Solgar Psyllium Husks Fibre 500 MG – 200 Vegetable Capsules, €18.95.

People suffering from constipation are often advised to improve their condition and promote bowel movements by increasing their daily dietary fibre, and this supplement contains psyllium husks, which do exactly that. Full of fibre and known to help with bowel movements, this product is free from sugar, salt and starch, and helps to relieve symptoms of constipation by softening stools and congestion of the bowels.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €15.16.

Hush & Hush Plant Your Day 402g, Was €55, Now €44*

Ideal for anyone who wants a daily dose of protein, fibre and long-lasting energy without the midday crash, this supplement is a plant-sourced formula with organic pumpkin, pea protein, prebiotics and probiotics. It can be enjoyed as a morning protein shake, as a meal replacement, or as a refuel post-workout.

*Discount code not applicable to already discounted items

Bio-Kult Advanced Multi Strain Probiotic, From €17.95.

Scientifically developed to target the digestive system, this advanced multi-strain formulation contains 14 live bacterial strains that can survive the high acidity of stomach acid to complement your existing gut flora. Gluten-free and Vegetarian Society Approved, this supplement makes life more digestible.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is from €14.36.

fabÜ Gut Culture 60 Capsules, €29.95.

fabÜ SHROOMS GUT is based on 8 billion scientifically proven multi-strain live cultures that have been blended with natural fibres, inulin and the edible mushroom Chaga to increase your natural gut bacteria. This supplement should be taken twice daily with tepid water.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €23.96.

Optibac Probiotics Every Day, €14.45.

Optibac Every Day is especially for those wishing to take a high-quality daily live cultures supplement. It contains six well-researched strains of friendly bacteria from the Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Lactococcus genera, all proven to pass through stomach acidity and survive to reach the digestive system. This supplement also contains FOS fibres scientifically shown to increase your body’s natural gut bacteria.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €11.56. 

Optibac Probiotics Strawberry Kids Gummies, €15.95.

Optibac Kids Gummies have been formulated especially for children three years and over, containing the popular and well-researched Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 strain. These real fruit, friendly bacteria gummies maintain immune health and calcium to support the normal function of digestive enzymes, and contain no artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours, with no added sugars.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €12.76.

SylliFlor Psyllium Husks – 200g Tub, €24.95.

A high-fibre supplement to be taken with water, SylliFlor swells and gives fullness in the stomach and intestines, stimulating bowel movements for a smooth and regular passing of stools. Fibre is also important to your immune system as it is a prebiotic which feeds and nourishes your microbiome.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €19.96.

Alflorex PrecisionBiotics 30 Capsules, €35.95.

Alflorex is the only product in Ireland that contains the unique culture 35624, a naturally occurring culture that’s part of the Bifidobacteria family of bacteria given by mother to baby at birth. This supplement remains active right through the digestive system to reach the bowel with its properties intact.

With the GUT20 discount code, this product is €28.76.

Go with your gut – This month, we’re joining forces with Meaghers to shine a spotlight on the importance of gut health and how it affects your overall well-being, from your digestive health to your hormone, skin and mental health. To shop the best supplements to support your gut, visit meagherspharmacy.ie. Plus, use the code GUT20 for 20% off all gut health-products until February 29.