16 best probiotics to help improve gut health

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Supplements that contain probiotic bacteria vary – some contain a range of bacterial strains, others also contain prebiotic fibre and others offer additional nutrients like vitamin D. “We’re at a stage now with probiotics where you can select specific probiotic products for specific purposes,” explains Sophie Medlin, consultant dietitian and director at CityDietitians and one of the UK’s leading experts in gut health. Medlin recommends speaking with a registered dietician if you’re looking to take gut health supplements to manage specific conditions and you might want to test your gut health before taking a specific type of supplement. Read on for our pick of the best probiotic and gut health supplements and how we tested. When trying the supplements, we paid attention to how they left us feeling and made note of any changes to our health and wellbeing, specifically stomach issues like bloating, energy levels, skin health and immunity.