Best probiotics for 2024: Supplements to improve gut health | The Independent

Oct 29, 2024

Symprove is among the few gut health supplements to have been studied in a clinical trial. Research in 2019 gave people with certain gastrointestinal diseases either Symprove or a placebo over four weeks, to measure the supplement’s efficacy in reducing the symptoms of the conditions. The study found that Symprove reduced intestinal inflammation in people with ulcerative colitis and was well tolerated.

Symprove is a water-based supplement – the brand says this is what helps the bacteria reach the gut alive – and is taken as a 70ml shot each morning, 10 minutes before eating or drinking anything. This is a great option for those who dislike taking tablets and is a particularly easy way to care for your gut health.

Our tester had no existing gut health problems but found that taking the liquid supplement had a “soothing” effect on their digestive system and reduced bloating. They tested the original flavour, which wasn’t unpleasant but did take some getting used to.

There are also strawberry and raspberry, and mango and passionfruit flavours available and the strawberry version comes highly recommended by our fitness and wellbeing editor. Once a bottle is opened, this supplement needs to be stored in the fridge and used within 10 days.