the experts.
As research around the microbiome continues to evolve, we've brought together a panel of doctors, scientists and academic researchers whose expertise spans digestion, skin, mind, immunity, and hormones.
Together, we aim to make gut health, and the education around it, accessible.
Our Founder.
Emily English is a renowned nutritionist and the founder of Epetōme, specialising in gut health and the microbiome
After completing her BSc in Nutrition at King’s College London, she ran a dedicated gut health clinic, supporting clients with digestive discomfort, IBS, bloating, food sensitivities, and related skin and mood concerns. Through her work, she saw first-hand both the rise in gut health issues and the confusion around how to manage them.
She founded Epetōme to simplify gut health and help people build sustainable daily habits that support the microbiome. Emily personally curated the brand’s 50 billion CFU formula, selecting clinically researched strains with strong scientific backing.
our scientific advisors.
Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed
NHS Gastroenterology Doctor & MSc Clinical Obesity and Nutrition
Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed
NHS Gastroenterology Doctor & MSc Clinical Obesity and Nutrition
Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed is an NHS doctor and Sunday Times bestselling author, bringing together her clinical experience in gastroenterology and her passion for nutrition to help people understand the powerful relationship between food and gut health. Through her four books and her role as Bowel Research UK's ambassador, she translates complex medical knowledge into practical advice for everyday life.
Dr Rachel Hines
Women's Health GP & BMS Menopause Specialist
Dr Rachel Hines
Women's Health GP & BMS Menopause Specialist
Dr Rachel Hines is a Women's Health GP and registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist with over 20 years of medical experience, passionate about empowering women through every stage of life. With postgraduate diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, and membership of the British Menopause Society, the Primary Care Women's Health Society, and the International Menopause Society, she brings exceptional depth of expertise to hormonal health and menopause care.
Dr Thivi Maruthappu
NHS Consultant Dermatologist & Registered Nutritionist , Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London
Dr Thivi Maruthappu
NHS Consultant Dermatologist & Registered Nutritionist , Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London
Dr Thivi Maruthappu is the UK's first dual-qualified Consultant Dermatologist and Nutritionist, whose pioneering research at King's College London explores the powerful links between the gut microbiome, nutrition, and skin health. Author of SkinFood, she brings together over a decade of clinical experience and cutting-edge science to help people understand how what they eat directly affects their skin.
Dr Jonathan Swann
Professor of Biomolecular Medicine, University of Southampton
Dr Jonathan Swann
Professor of Biomolecular Medicine, University of Southampton
Professor Jonathan Swann is one of the UK's leading researchers in gut microbiome science and Director of the UK Gut-Immunology-Brain Axis (GIBA) Network+ which brings together experts from across the UK to investigate how the gut, brain and immune system interact and what this means for conditions like anxiety, depression and dementia. His research spans the role of the gut microbiome in conditions such as IBS, as well as the gut-brain connection and its implications for mental health and neurological disorders.
gut-health conversations.
Hear directly from our experts on gut health, nutrition, and science.
how the gut changes during menopause.
Learn how fluctuating oestrogen levels during menopause can cause gut issues like bloating and constipation.
ageing and oestrogen's role in skin health.
Learn why breakouts, oiliness or dry skin often start during perimenopause.
the role of probiotics in acne treatment.
Learn how taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can protect your gut and ease side effects.
how acne is connected to the gut.
Explore why supporting gut health is key to a holistic approach to skin care.
the relationship between PCOS and IBS.
Learn how hormones and the gut are linked, and how women with PCOS have higher rates of IBS.
how eczema is linked to the immune system.
Discover how gut microbiome imbalance may influence immune function in eczema.
why food affects everyone differently.
Explore how unique biology and gut health shape how we react to foods and intolerances.
how chronic stress affects IBS symptoms.
Discover the common dietary and stress-related triggers of bloating.
recognising the triggers of bloating.
Explore the key factors behind persistent bloating symptoms.
probiotics and their role in bloating management.
Learn how probiotics may reduce bloating through gut–brain signalling.
what do we know about leaky gut.
Understand what weakens the gut lining and leads to ‘leaky gut’.
tips on building a stronger barrier.
Discover how fibre, fermented foods and sleep support gut integrity.
how poor sleep disrupts appetite.
Discover how poor sleep can disrupt hunger hormones, blood glucose balance and food preferences.
