The fine print

Terms of use

The house rules for reading Gut Metabolic — the legal bits, written like a human.

What this magazine is

Gut Metabolic is an independent, online food-science magazine about the gut microbiome, probiotics, prebiotic fiber, and metabolic health. We publish journalism and evidence reviews. By reading along, you agree to the house rules below — we've kept them short and in plain English.

It’s information, not a prescription

Everything here is for general information and education. It is not medical advice, and reading it doesn't create a doctor–patient or any other professional relationship. Before you start, stop, or change a supplement, medication, or routine, talk to a licensed clinician who knows your history. See our medical disclaimer for the full version.

Affiliate links & honesty

Some links are affiliate links, and we may earn a commission if you buy through them — at no extra cost to you. That funds the work; it never buys a ranking. The full story is on our “how we keep the lights on” page.

Who owns the words

The articles, illustrations, and design here belong to Gut Metabolic (or are used with permission). You're welcome to read, share a link, and quote a short passage with credit. Please don't republish whole pieces or pass our work off as your own.

No warranties, limited liability

We work hard to be accurate and we cite our sources, but the science changes and we can't promise the magazine is error-free or right for your situation. Gut Metabolic is provided “as is,” and to the extent the law allows, we're not liable for losses that come from relying on it. Use your judgment — and your clinician's.

Changes & getting in touch

We may update these terms as the magazine grows; the current version always lives on this page. Questions? The contact details are on our about page.