We started gutwell. because we believed something simple: that most people are missing one fundamental building block of good health — and that fixing it shouldn't require a degree in nutrition. This is our story, and the science behind it.
The bacteria living in your large intestine — somewhere between thirty and forty trillion of them — are not just passive residents. They ferment what we can't digest, manufacture vitamins (K, several B's), regulate inflammation, and even communicate with the brain through the vagus nerve. When their population is healthy and diverse, you barely notice them. When it isn't, your gut tells you in the loudest way it knows how.
For decades, the wellness industry has sold us probiotics — capsules containing live strains of bacteria, mainly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. The pitch is simple: swallow more good bacteria, crowd out the bad ones. It works, sometimes, for some people, for a little while. But there's a quiet problem with that picture.
If you airlift a hundred thousand soldiers into a city with no food supply, they don't conquer the city. They starve. The bacteria you swallow in a capsule need something to eat — a fuel source they can ferment — or they pass through you and out the other side without ever settling in. That fuel source is called a prebiotic.
Live, beneficial bacteria. Yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, kombucha, kanji, idli batter, sauerkraut. Also sold in capsules. They add to your microbiome.
Specific plant fibres your body can't digest but your gut bacteria can. Inulin, FOS (fructooligosaccharides), GOS, resistant starch. They feed what's already there.
Nearly every single person is not getting enough of this essential nutrient — and they are suffering the health consequences without knowing why.
The statistics are astounding: on average, adults consume 10 to 15 grams of total fiber per day, while the USDA's recommended daily amount for adults up to age 50 is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Women and men older than 50 should have 21 and 30 daily grams respectively. We are clearly not getting enough of this macronutrient in our regular diet.
"How can an entire nation fall short on the exact same nutrient? The reason is simple — too many of us follow a diet high in processed foods and significantly lacking in whole foods."
Take into account the fast-paced life most people lead — the juggling of family, work, activities and the convenience of processed foods — it's no wonder we are not getting enough fiber in our diets.
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) is one of the most studied and effective prebiotic fibers available. It feeds Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, the beneficial strains that keep your gut balanced, your immunity strong, and your metabolism steady. This is why FOS is the foundation of every gutwell. product.
That's why you should choose carefully which products you consume. We're passionate about healthy nutrition. We only use ingredients that are 100% good for you. Gutwell is sweetened with natural stevia and erythritol and contains no artificial flavouring or colouring. It's made for your peace of mind.
At GUTWELL we're fighting for a better world — trying to inspire and educate those around our product and brand. We're trying to support the fight against obesity and lifestyle disease. We stand against toxins. We love balance. And we hope that you'll join us on this journey to wellness.