The Tiny Tribes Library

Understanding what's actually happening inside you.

Plain-English articles on the gut microbiome, the science behind Tiny Tribes, and how to actually look after the trillion-strong ecosystem inside your body. Written by our team. Reviewed by our scientific advisors. No hype, no overclaiming, no jargon without explanation.

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics — the vocabulary, finally explained

The supplement aisle has confused three quite different things into one fog. Here's what each actually is, what they do, and why the distinction matters more than the marketing suggests.

Why 25 strains in one capsule isn't what you think

The supplement industry treats strain count as a proxy for quality. But a landmark Cell paper found something uncomfortable: stuffing strains into a single capsule can reduce their colonisation rates by up to 40%.

Five quiet signals your gut might need attention

Gut issues are often silent until they're loud. Five patterns to watch for — and the important distinction between a signal worth investigating and a red flag that needs a clinician.

The habits that move the needle (most of the others don't)

Gut content is noisy. Most advice is overstated. Here are the five high-leverage habits supported by actual research — and an honest list of what you can skip.