Gut Works^®

The BBC Good Food Guide review of 'The best probiotic supplements 2025 - tried and tested', published in November 2025, ranked Gut Works as a 'Star Buy' and the Best Vegan Probiotic.

Rated 5/5 and tested for taste, flavour, active ingredients, formulation, value for money and clarity of instructions, the independent reviewers said "Easy to take and featuring a neutral flavour with no noticeable smell, this DRV+ probiotic supplement offers a blend of six well-known probiotic strains, including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, alongside prebiotic inulin and psyllium husk. Each capsule delivers an impressive 50 billion CFU, which have a delayed release to help protect bacteria through the stomach. The formula is vegan, allergen-free and comes in a recyclable pouch. While claims reference clinical studies, more transparent evidence for the specific formulation would be reassuring. A 60-day money-back policy adds peace of mind."

Gut health supplements should be taken at least 20 minutes before or after hot food or drinks and ideally on an empty stomach. Probiotics are extremely sensitive to heat, which is why it's important to take them well before or after any hot food or drink. You can take your Gut Works® capsule at any time of day.

Also remember to store your pouch and refillable pill tin in a cool, dry place and away from warm air, moisture or direct heat.

Probiotics are very sensitive to heat and warm air, so keep your pouch away from any warm air or moisture, including radiators, steam from a kettle or showers in a bathroom. If at all uncertain, store in your fridge if it is frost-free.

This is a common question about probiotics. Whilst there can be some exceptions to this rule, the general answer is yes, it’s safe and often recommended to take your probiotics daily to keep your gut microbiome healthy.

Yes, our mission is to bring clarity, simplicity and ethics to your nutrition and supplements, enabling you to achieve your health goals, so we provide a free online Virtual Nutritionist and our expert nutritionists are always on hand to advise.

Our lifestyle and diet are always the first place to start to meet our health goals, so we recommend trying our Virtual Nutritionist.

Still have a question? No problem, our expert nutritionists will be only too happy to help and you can email them at any time at team@drv.co.

Although our supplements are formulated for adults, Gut Works® is safe for teenagers and older children, subject of course to the child being of average size and weight for their age. Gut Works® is a high-strength probiotic, so we would advise for a child under the age of 13 to look at a child-friendly probiotic.

Need advice? No problem, you can email our expert nutritionists at team@drv.co who are always happy to help and advise.

Gut health supplements can be helpful if you’re experiencing symptoms like bloating, irregular bowel movements, food intolerances or frequent digestive discomfort. They can also be beneficial if you’ve recently taken antibiotics, have high stress levels or want to support your immune system. Supplements work best alongside a balanced diet rich in fibre, diverse plant foods and adequate hydration. If your gut symptoms are persistent or severe, it’s worth checking for underlying conditions before starting a supplement.

Most gut health supplements, like probiotics, prebiotics or digestive enzymes work by supporting the balance of your gut microbiome or helping your body break down and absorb food more effectively. Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria, prebiotics feed those bacteria so they thrive, and digestive enzymes assist in breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Together, they can improve digestion, support nutrient absorption, reduce bloating and enhance overall gut function.

Lactobacilli bacteria live in our digestive, urinary and genital systems and can be found in fermented foods such as yoghurt. Different strains of Lactobacilli bacteria support different functions in the body. Discover more about the most common strains of live cultures.

Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum. You can find all 4 of these strains in Gut Works® along with Bifidobacterium Lactis, Streptococcus Thermophilus, Psyllium Husk powder and Inulin.

Bifidobacterium bacteria live in our intestines as lactic acid bacteria and can also be found in fermented foods.

Inulin is a gut-friendly fibre that helps friendly, active bacteria in your gut to grow. Inulin is a 'prebiotic', and prebiotics are vital to the health of probiotics.