CG Science in the News
Here at CG, what really gets us going is good science! We love the process of collaborating with brilliant scientists at prestigious universities, and getting exciting evidence-based results. Founder/Director Shann Jones MBE is fully committed to pushing forward the boundaries of our knowledge about the human microbiome. Shann passionately believes that good science is the mechanism that transforms vague theories into real information – so that real people can transform their own gut health! On a good day, all this investment, hard work and dedicated effort can result in a published scientific paper- and sometimes it even makes the headlines. Here are some of our proudest achievements, representing months and even years of quiet graft in laboratories all over the UK.
Analysing Real Consumer Feedback
At Chuckling Goat, we believe transparency builds trust. As part of our science-led approach to gut health, we carefully review the feedback our customers share publicly on Trustpilot to understand how our products are experienced in real life.
These insights help us refine our recommendations and ensure we are continually learning from our community. They also provide clear, data-based summaries of shared experiences, helping customers make informed and confident choices.
Using reviews published on our official Trustpilot profile, we carried out a systematic review of customer comments relating to key health topics such as IBS, eczema, psoriasis, energy and immunity. Reviews were analysed using consistent keyword criteria to identify where conditions were mentioned and where improvements were clearly described.
This analysis is based entirely on publicly available review content and reflects real customer experiences. It is not a clinical trial, but rather an objective review of voluntary feedback shared by our community.
ScienceDaily: Kefir + Prebiotic Fibre “Slashes Inflammation”
We’re thrilled to see this new University of Nottingham research featured in ScienceDaily — one of the most widely read science news platforms.
The six-week study found that pairing pairing our fermented kefir with our diverse prebiotic fibre blend blend delivered the strongest anti-inflammatory impact, “slashing inflammation” more effectively than omega-3 supplements or fibre alone.
This powerful synbiotic combination appears to work by nourishing beneficial gut microbes and boosting compounds like butyrate, supporting healthier immune balance and metabolic function.
Even better: Chuckling Goat kefir was mentioned by name in the coverage — a huge milestone for independent science recognition.
CG’s Kefir + Prebiotic beats other supplements for reducing inflammation
New research conducted at the University of Nottingham and published in a leading medical journal just confirmed what we’ve known for years on the farm—kefir + prebiotic fibre is a powerful duo for calming inflammation! In a six-week study, scientists compared omega-3, inulin and a synbiotic (kefir + prebiotic). All helped—but CG’s synbiotic came out on top, lowering a whole cluster of inflammatory markers including IL-6 and TNF-alpha. Even better, as gut-healing butyrate went up, inflammation went down. That’s how our Chuckling Goat Kefir and Complete Prebiotic work together: restoring balance, feeding your good bacteria and soothing your system from the inside out. Simple. Natural. Proven. Read the full story to discover why your gut really is your body’s best defence.
New research proves that your Chuckling Goat daily gut health smoothie has “profound effects on emotional health”
New ‘striking and enlightening’ pilot research indicates a daily synbiotic drink – the combination of Chuckling Goat Kefir + Chuckling Goat Complete Prebiotic – can reduce fatigue and improve focus within six weeks of intervention. Participants reported a noticeable decrease in daytime sleepiness and an increased sense of immersion and engagement in their work. More importantly, they experienced an uplift in their overall life satisfaction and a heightened sense of flourishing.
Chuckling Goat and Swansea University Medical School Discover Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Goat’s Milk Kefir on Placental Cells in Groundbreaking Study
This collaboration between Chuckling Goat and the Healthcare Technology Centre at Swansea University Medical School set out to examine the impact of goats’ milk kefir on the biology of the human placenta/trophoblast cells in vitro. The trophoblast is part of the outer layer of a blastocyst, providing nutrients to the embryo and developing into a large part of the placenta. It plays a crucial role in the implantation of the embryo and interacts with the mother’s immune system, which is essential for a successful pregnancy. The study demonstrated that kefir does have an anti-inflammatory effect as noted by the decrease in inflammatory cytokine production (IL-6 and IL-8) without having any negative impact on trophoblast proliferation and growth.
