Gut Health

Search
Sort by

The gut health range includes probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, fibre such as psyllium husk, and colostrum. Brands include NOW Foods, Primabolics, Horbaach, LVLUP Health, Best Naturals, Piping Rock, Ghost and Rapid Supplements.

Read the Gut Health buying guide
Search

No products found for ""

Gut Health: buying guide

How to choose

  • Probiotics: compare the strains listed and the number of live organisms (CFU) per serve, and check storage directions.
  • Fibre: psyllium and other fibres are taken with plenty of water. Start with a small amount.
  • Digestive enzymes: usually taken with meals; check which enzymes each product contains.

Persistent digestive symptoms should always be checked by your GP. Read our guide to gut health supplements.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare tubs in person and taste flavours before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, or if you are pregnant, take medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Gut Health: questions and answers

How do I take psyllium husk?
Mix it with a large glass of water and drink it straight away, then drink more water through the day. Start with a small serve and follow the label.
Which supplements support digestive health?
Digestive health starts with fibre, fluids, a varied diet and regular activity, and supplements can add to that. The main types in this range are fibre such as NOW Foods Psyllium Husk Powder, probiotics such as NOW Foods Probiotic-10 25 Billion, prebiotics such as Life Extension Prebiotic chewable tablets, and digestive enzymes such as Digestive Enzymes by 21st Century, which are usually taken with meals. Start one product at a time so you can tell how it suits you. Ongoing bloating, pain or changes in bowel habits should always be checked by your GP.
Where can I buy probiotics in Melbourne or online in Australia?
You can buy probiotics online from Supps247 with delivery anywhere in Australia, or in store across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Options include NOW Foods Probiotic-10 25 Billion in 50 or 100 capsules, Horbaach Probiotics-14 with Prebiotics, Dr Berg 60 Billion Probiotic with Prebiotic Blend, Piping Rock Women's Probiotic + Cranberry and Goli Pre+Post+Probiotics Gummies. Compare the strains and the number of live organisms (CFU) per serve, and check whether the label asks you to refrigerate. Stock varies by store, so check the product page or call ahead, or find probiotics near you with our store locator.
What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms, commonly from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium groups. Prebiotics are types of fibre that feed the helpful bacteria already living in your gut, and they occur naturally in foods such as onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus and bananas. Prebiotic supplements such as Life Extension Prebiotic provide them on their own, while Horbaach Probiotics-14 with Prebiotics and Goli Pre+Post+Probiotics Gummies combine both. Extra fibre can cause wind or bloating at first, so start with the smallest serve on the label and build up.
What is ox bile used for?
Bile is made by your liver and stored in your gallbladder, and it helps your body break down and absorb fat. Ox bile supplements such as Horbaach Ox Bile 1000 mg and Nutricost Ox Bile Capsules provide bile salts from cattle and are sold to support fat digestion, usually taken with a meal that contains fat. Research on them is limited. If you have had your gallbladder removed, have a liver, gallbladder or digestive condition, or take regular medication, talk to your GP before using ox bile.
How do I choose the best probiotic supplement?
There is no single best probiotic supplement in Australia, so start with the strain, not the billions. Healthdirect explains that different strains have different effects, and the US Office of Dietary Supplements notes that a higher CFU count does not automatically mean more benefit. Look for products that name each strain, show storage directions and carry a use-by date, since live counts fall over time. Here, NOW Foods Probiotic-10 is a capsule, Goli Pre+Post+Probiotics Gummies use Bacillus subtilis DE111, and Primabolics Everyday Gut Health is a powder with 10 billion CFU from four strains per 2 scoops.
What are the benefits of probiotics, and do they work the same for men and women?
Some do work, for specific problems. Healthdirect lists reducing diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, shortening bouts of diarrhoea and easing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms among the uses with support, and each benefit is tied to particular strains rather than probiotics in general. Probiotics are not made differently for men, so men can choose the same way as anyone else, by matching a studied strain to the goal. Healthdirect also notes some strains can support the vaginal microbiome, which is why some products are aimed at women.
Are probiotics safe, and what side effects can they cause?
In healthy people they rarely cause problems beyond gas, according to the US Office of Dietary Supplements. Healthdirect lists bloating, wind and diarrhoea as possible side effects, most common in the first week. Probiotics are not suitable for people with a weakened immune system, including anyone having chemotherapy, an organ transplant or immunosuppressive medicine, living with HIV, very unwell or recently out of surgery. Premature babies should not be given them without medical advice. If side effects do not settle, talk to your doctor, who can adjust the dose.
Should I take probiotics after antibiotics?
It can help, and your doctor may suggest it. Antibiotics kill helpful gut bacteria as well as harmful ones, which can lead to nausea and diarrhoea, healthdirect explains. The US Office of Dietary Supplements says some strains may lower the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, especially when started within 2 days of the first antibiotic dose. Healthdirect names Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus rhamnosus among the strains used for this. Primabolics Everyday Gut Health includes S. boulardii, but it is not for children under 15 or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask your pharmacist how to space your probiotic from your antibiotic doses.
How much probiotic should I take a day, and when?
There is no official daily dose for healthy people, so follow the label or your doctor's advice. Healthdirect says the right amount for a specific problem is uncertain, and the US Office of Dietary Supplements notes that a bigger CFU number is not necessarily better. No mainstream guideline names a best time of day either, so take it at a time you will remember. Some labels are specific: Everyday Gut Health suggests mixing it with water and drinking it on an empty stomach. Check whether your product needs to go in the fridge.
Can probiotics help with bloating?
Sometimes, but it depends on the cause and the strain. The US Office of Dietary Supplements says probiotics might help manage irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, with effects that vary by strain, how long you take them and which symptom you track. Healthdirect also notes that bloating and wind can be side effects in the first week of a new probiotic, so a little extra bloating early on is common. Try one product at a time and keep a short note of your symptoms. See your GP if bloating is severe or does not settle.

You Might Also Like