Journal

Everyone Can Be a Researcher: Citizen Science Explained
Everyone can be a researcher with citizen science! Discover the importance of citizen science projects as our science and innovation team explains what Citizen Science is and why it matters.
Electrolyte Powder vs Coconut Water: UK Study Puts True Hydration to the Test
Coconut water has long been celebrated as nature’s electrolyte drink - and for good reason. It is also the inspiration behind True Hydration, our ...
Brave Voices - Celebrating Women Who Choose to Do Things Differently
Feel inspired by stories of female courage as Davina McCall, Sharmaden Read, Miquita Oliver and Mariella Frostrup reveal how bravery helped shape their path to success.
Indulgent Cacao + Collagen Recipes
Are you looking for healthy chocolate collagen recipes or recipe ideas for a collagen chocolate breakfast?
Great news for gut health. True Biome is officially FODMAP Certified™.
At Ancient + Brave, we recognise that gut health is complex and that the delicate balance of this ecosystem is influenced by many factors, includin...
Closing the Data Gap in Female Health: Ancient + Brave x Loughborough University
At Ancient + Brave, our mission is to provide you with credible wellness products backed by science. In this journal, we introduce our latest resea...
Closing the Women’s Health Data Gap
In this journal, we explore the historical reasons why women's health is understudied in the UK and reveal the real and lasting consequences of the...
The powerful link between gut health and female hormones
Discover how to help your gut and your hormones live in harmony, as we explore how gut health and hormones intertwine at every stage of womanhood.
Women’s Circles: Ancient Rituals for Modern Connection
Discover the power of women’s circles as Gemma Brady, the founder of Sister Stories, the UK's largest women's circle organisation, explores how the revival of ancient women’s circles is helping us to reconnect in modern times.
True Biome: Why Patent Pending Matters
Can a supplement be patented? What does it mean when a supplement is patent pending? In this journal, we explain what “patent pending” really means and why it reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, innovation, and scientific integrity.
Breaking your four minute mile?
Rethinking bravery When we think of bravery, we often picture dramatic, headline-worthy moments - explorers summiting Everest, firefighters running...
Welcome to the Inner Circle
At Ancient + Brave, we believe that wellness belongs to everyone and that health is stronger when we build it together. In this journal, we intro...
Ancient + Brave on set: The making of our first TV Ad
From casting the perfect actress to carefully selecting the props, wardrobe, and background scenes, our cinematic TV advert was a milestone moment for our UK wellness brand.
Generations of Bravery: Ancient + Brave’s First TV Advert
Discover how a brave competition entry saw Ancient + Brave bring their wellbeing rituals and B-Corp values to the TV screen for the first time, as, in partnership with Channel 4, we proudly introduce our debut B-Corp UK business TV advert- Generations of Bravery.
In Conversation with Helen Glover
Helen opens up about the lessons nature has taught her, the changing landscape for mothers in sport, and the importance of community in both rowing and family life.
In Conversation with Dawn O Porter: True Biome and the bravery behind gut health
We recently sat down with writer, broadcaster and long-time Ancient + Brave advocate Dawn O’Porter to talk all things gut health and her experience with our True Biome 12-week trial.
In conversation with Rose Ferguson: True Biome and gut health
To explore the intricate world of gut health, we sat down with Rose Ferguson, functional medical practitioner, nutrition expert, and long-time Ancient + Brave ally, to discuss all things gut health. From hidden signs of imbalance to the daily habits that truly support your microbiome, Rose shares her clinical insights and personal experience trialling True Biome, our innovative gut health formula.
Thriving together - life in a microbial world
Your gut microbiome is a living ecosystem. Every species contributes to its balance. A rich and varied microbial community supports everything from digestion, immune function, metabolism, and even mental health.
Ayurveda and Gut Health: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Innovation
I’m Jasmine Hemsley, a health and wellbeing expert with a deep fascination for the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda - especially how it relates to what we now understand as gut health.
The gut-body connection: how your gut health shapes your skin, hormones, mood and more.
Your gut works tirelessly, and far more than just breaking down your lunch. It quietly shapes almost every part of your body - from your energy and mood to your skin, immunity, and hormones.
True Biome: The Next Chapter in Gut Health Science
True Biome is a formula designed not as a quick fix, but as a quiet, daily ritual tending to the ecosystem within, the way we would tend soil. A daily reminder that we are ecosystems, inseparable from the natural world around us.
Fibremaxxing: TikTok trend or timeless foundation?
You may have seen it on TikTok - ‘fibremaxxing’ - the trend that is encouraging people to pile more fibre onto their plates with foods such as beans, pulses, whole grains, seeds, fruits and vegetables.
Laying your foundations - daily practices for a balanced life
It’s easy to get swept up in the latest trends - biohacks, gadgets, or Instagram-worthy rituals promising quick results. Some have their place, but without steady foundations, even the best tools are like building a roof before the walls: unstable and unlikely to last.
Not Another Wellness Routine: A Lifestyle to Live
For some, wellness is a genuine passion. Habits and routines that they’ve fallen in love with. And for others, the word feels heavy. It might bring up feelings of inadequacy, masked perfectionism, or another reminder of something they think they’ve failed at.
The secrets of the Blue Zones: What we’ve learned about living well
In our quest for health and happiness, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest fads - chasing the next tech tool or trend that promises a longer, better life. But what if the answer isn’t new at all? What if it lies in the timeless wisdom of communities that have quietly lived extraordinary lives for generations?
Beyond the jar: What you’re really buying when you choose Ancient + Brave
When someone asks, “Why Ancient + Brave?” there’s no quick answer. Sure, we could simply share our exceptional ingredients - carefully sourced to work in harmony with your body. But choosing Ancient + Brave means buying more than what’s in the bottle.
The Importance of the Waters Around Us
We often think of oceans as vast bodies that separate land. But that narrative needs to shift. Oceans are connectors - not just dividers.
Reclaiming Your Relationship with Food: A Journey of Self-Care, Not Perfection
In our pursuit of wellness, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of striving - for the perfect body, the perfect meal plan, the perfect routine.
Science, Longevity & Being Brave Enough to Buck the Trend
Longevity has always fascinated me. Especially lately, after an online calculator told me (rather bluntly) that I’m more than halfway through my li...
Creatine & Collagen: The Duo Behind Davina’s Daily Ritual
Creatine and Collagen. This duo, when taken daily as part of your ritual, supports you to stay active, agile and energised for the long run.
The Summer Solstice: A sacred portal for renewal, ritual, and reconnection
The start of summer brings us the Summer Solstice. Not only does it mark the longest day and shortest night of the year, it is more than just an astronomical event.
A deep dive into the mushrooms and herbs in our Brave Tinctures
Blending the time-honored power of plants and mushrooms into potent daily elixirs, these tinctures are your daily allies for clarity, resilience, and radiance.