The SlimTide Blog
The SlimTide blog: gut health, appetite and the weight-loss evidence
The SlimTide blog collects evidence-based guides to gut-directed weight management: the prebiotic fibres and probiotic strains named on the SlimTide label, the research behind short-chain fatty acids and appetite hormones, and the honest limits of what any weight-loss supplement can claim. Reviewed by the SlimTide Editorial Team.
Akkermansia Muciniphila & Weight LossWhat the human trial evidence actually shows.Antibiotics & Weight GainWhat disrupted gut flora does, and does not, explain.Ghrelin & Leptin ExplainedThe two hormones that set hunger and fullness.Apple Cider Vinegar: The EvidenceSmall trials, small effects and a lot of hype.Berberine vs Prebiotic FibreTwo mechanisms, two very different evidence bases.Body Composition vs The ScaleWhy inches move while the number stalls.Detox Teas & CleansesWater weight, laxatives and the honest truth.Fibre, Satiety & WeightThe most under-eaten nutrient in the modern diet.GLP-1 & Natural Appetite ControlWhat gut bacteria can and cannot do.Gut Diversity & Body WeightWhat microbial diversity tracks with, and why.High-Fibre Foods, RankedA practical list of the best everyday sources.Hydration & AppetiteThirst, hunger and the pre-meal glass of water.Fasting vs Calorie CountingHead to head, when calories are matched.Mediterranean Diet & The GutFibre, polyphenols and a diverse microbiome.Menopause Weight GainWhat actually helps as oestrogen falls.Natural GLP-1 BoostersThe foods that raise your own GLP-1.How Fast Can You Safely Lose?The evidence-based weekly range.Short-Chain Fatty AcidsButyrate, acetate and propionate explained.Sleep & WeightHow short sleep reshapes hunger hormones.The Spot Reduction MythWhy crunches do not burn belly fat.Stress, Cortisol & Belly FatThe link, and what to do about it.Thyroid & WeightWhat is real, and what is not.Visceral vs Subcutaneous FatWhy the difference actually matters.Walking After MealsThe ten-minute glucose trick that works.Why Metabolism Slows With AgeWhat the landmark 2021 data really showed.