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The Gut Stuff is a gut-health brand founded by the Mac Twins that makes information and products about gut microbiome health accessible to a general audience, working with a team of scientists, nutritionists, dieticians and doctors. The company also produces gut-health media content, including the Channel 4 series "Know Your Sh!t."
Founders & leadership
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Lisa MacfarlaneCo-founderShe previously worked as a DJ and radio presenter for BBC 1Xtra and Virgin Radio, and participated in microbiome research at King's College London's Twin Research department, which informed the company's focus on personalized gut health.
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Alana MacfarlaneCo-founderAlana Macfarlane is co-founder of The Gut Stuff, a company offering gut health products and educational resources designed to make digestive health accessible and evidence-based.
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- THE GUT STUFF LIMITED
- Company number
- 10848840
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 4 Jul 2017
- Registered office
- Holt Hall, Holt Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LY
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 47290 — Other retail sale of food in specialised stores58190 — Other publishing activities85520 — Cultural education
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 3 Jul 2026 · next due 17 Jul 2027
Current officers · 4
- Lisa Bardell — director, appointed 4 Jul 2017
- Karsten Boyens — director, appointed 22 Apr 2026
- Alana Macfarlane Kempner — director, appointed 2 Mar 2018
- Christian Schierbaum — director, appointed 22 Apr 2026
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 4 Oct 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- What does The Gut Stuff do?
- The Gut Stuff is a gut-health brand founded by the Mac Twins that makes information and products about gut microbiome health accessible to a general audience, working with a team of scientists, nutritionists, dieticians and doctors. The company also produces gut-health media content, including the Channel 4 series "Know Your Sh!t."
- Who founded The Gut Stuff?
- The Gut Stuff was founded by Lisa Macfarlane, Alana Macfarlane.
- Who are The Gut Stuff's investors?
- The Gut Stuff's investors include Astanor Ventures.