Has anyone joined the Zoe Programme?

FannyCornforth

I’m very interested.
I’m convinced that my metabolism is absolutely up the creek and that my gut health is appalling.
I’ve just looked and there are spaces to join in June.
It’s £299 for the tests and £25 per month after.

I think they mean that for a 12-month membership, you pay £299 at the beginning of the 12 months, which equals £25 a month.

There are other options, such as paying £60 a month and cancelling when you like.

Sorry Meryl I didn't mean to quote you. I meant to answer Farzanah's post about blood tests.

I agree seeing a GP should be the first consideration if you have troubling symptoms. Very often however those with gut problems have not been diagnosed with any specific condition, and frequently go down the self diet, and medication route.
Sometimes with negative consequences.

I will only try something which has reliable, not pop science evidence, and the Zoe programme is well researched and run.

MerylStreep

For some years I’ve followed Dr Chatterjee.
Five years ago, on his recommendation it took a course of Symprove. I’ve never looked back.
The science of Symprove is entirely different to other probiotics.

Wouldn't it be better to ask your GP for an MOT? You will have weight, blood pressure and bloods done. You'll also be able to discuss your concerns with your GP and if necessary be referred to a dietician.

For some years I’ve followed Dr Chatterjee.
Five years ago, on his recommendation it took a course of Symprove. I’ve never looked back.
The science of Symprove is entirely different to other probiotics.

I don’t think it’s so simple. They give kits for blood tests and stools I believe and advice and support is very individual.

It seems a lot of money. If you think you have a gut health issue wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to but a month's supply of probiotic tablets and see how you feel when you've taken them.

I’m very interested.
I’m convinced that my metabolism is absolutely up the creek and that my gut health is appalling.
I’ve just looked and there are spaces to join in June.
It’s £299 for the tests and £25 per month after.

A friend has joined it NotSpaghetti and her motivation was to improve an autoimmune chronic skin condition. She has had very good results after a short time, and her skin is better than it has ever been. She is now for example making her own live yoghurts to improve gut microbiome.

I have picked up some hints from her, although of course one size doesn’t fit all, which is what Tim Spectre is keen to emphasise. We all, even identical twins, metabolise food in different ways. For example a particular food may raise blood sugar rapidly in one person, but not in another. Very interesting.

The research into gut microbiome is so exciting, and the balance of healthy microbes can affect so many other functions such as the immune system, and even moods!

No. But I think I should.

Thanks Skye17. I'll look at Dr David Unwin - the name is definitely familiar.

I eat low carb. I feel better on it and get hungry less than before (I was eating healthily but higher-carb). I did lose some weight when I started, although that wasn’t the aim.

I haven’t, but I would if I had the spare money.

Have you heard about the work of Dr David Unwin? He is a GP who has had very good results with reversing Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in his patients using a low carbohydrate diet. This included, on average, weight loss and lower blood pressure. His paper in the British Medical Journal says:

“For those choosing a lower carbohydrate dietary approach for an average of 23 months it is possible to achieve a 46% drug-free T2 diabetes remission rate in UK primary care whilst also achieving significant improvements in weight, blood pressure and lipid profiles.”
nutrition.bmj.com/content/3/2/285

More info here:
phcuk.org/

or from the UK Low Carb podcast.