FAQs
The best way to take Happy Gut is in a glass of water, or added to your favourite smoothie or fresh juice.
Happy Gut gut health powder contains slippery elm which coats the digestive tract so it is best to take Happy Gut two hours away from any medications or vitamins.
You can take Happy Gut anytime during the day, the best time is when you remember!
We like to enjoy ours first thing in the morning!
While there are no major safety concerns around the ingredients in Happy Gut during pregnancy and lactation, it is always recommended to check in with your doctor, midwife or healthcare professional first, before taking Happy Gut or any new form of supplementation.
Read more about gut health and pregnancy here.
Two Islands Happy Gut is free of any added flavours, sweeteners, preservatives or colours which mean you get the pure natural flavours of the active ingredients, everything you need and nothing else. The natural flavour of Hawke’s Bay apple fibre combines to ginger and cinnamon for a pleasant tasting drink that tastes like spiced apple pie.
Absolutely! Happy Gut supports healthy digestive function and overall gut health. A healthy gut supports optimal nutrient absorption so that you can get more out of your protein and collagen powder.
We recommend that if you do take any vitamins or medications you take them at least two hours away from Happy Gut.
Yes. For children 6 – 15 years, add ½ a rounded teaspoon (approx. 2g) mixed into 100ml of water daily or as professionally advised.
Teenagers from 16 years and above may take the adult dose by adding 2 rounded teaspoons (approx. 8g) mixed into 200ml of water daily or as professionally advised.
When it comes to gut health, it’s not just our digestion that can be affected. Studies show that Aa healthy gut is vital for overall health and wellbeing. From a strong immune system, to clear, healthy skin, a happy mood, a healthy brain, heart and good sleep, a happy gut means a happy body and mind.
Things like stress, a poor diet, alcohol, antibiotics and other medications can upset the balance of our gut bacteria and cause damage to our intestinal lining. When this happens, our digestion can be significantly affected. This can change the way we react to certain foods, impact on the amount of nutrients we absorb, as well as cause overall abdominal discomfort and upset our bowel patterns too.
Happy Gut gut health powder is beneficial for everyone to take to support digestion and overall gut health, ingredients such as L- Glutamine helps maintain the integrity of our intestinal wall while the prebiotic Hawke’s Bay apple fibre and chia seeds provide a good source of fibre to promote the growth and activity of good gut bacteria. Soothing herbs including slippery elm, chamomile and ginger further support gut health and overall digestion for a happy gut.
Happy Gut may also help with:
- Overall gut health
- Bloating
- Skin issues
- Low mood and mood dysregulation
- Low energy
- Poor sleep
- Bowel irregularities like constipation and diarrhoea
- Low or suppressed immunity
- Sugar cravings
- Poor digestion
- Autoimmunity
- Food sensitivities
The ingredients in Two Islands Happy Gut will start to nourish and soothe the gut after the first serve. Depending on how compromised your gut flora, digestion and overall gut health is you may notice results in as little as 2 weeks. Even if you do not have any external signs of poor gut health, it is beneficial to include Happy Gut as part of our daily routine to support total body wellbeing. It’s like a multivitamin for your gut!
For best results, we recommend supplementing with Happy Gut alongside a diet high in fermented foods, fibre, vegetables and low in sugar, processed food, alcohol and refined carbohydrates.
Many factors that we have come to accept as a standard part of modern lifestyles can be harmful to the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Some of these include:
- Chronic stress
- Poor quality diet - one high in refined carbohydrates, sugar and processed food
- A diet low in fermented foods, fibre and vegetables
- Gluten, seed oils and refined sugars are known to cause damage to the intestinal lining
- Alcohol
- Antibiotics
- Medications like birth control and NSAIDs
- Chronic infections
- Food additives including emulsifiers and preservatives
- Artificial sweeteners
Yes, Happy Gut is vegan friendly.
FibaFit™ is a functional fibre derived from Hawke’s Bay apples. It is a rich source of both soluble and insoluble fibre which can help to bulk stools and allow for regular and comfortable bowel motions. It is also a source of antioxidants and vitamin D, which is also involved in supporting a healthy gut lining. As a good source of prebiotic fibre, it helps to feed the good bacteria in our gut, helping with a healthy intestinal microbial balance. Studies have shown that apple fibre can increase a type of fatty acid in the body called butyrate, which can decrease the number of harmful bacteria in the intestine.
Click here to find out more about FibaFit™.
L-glutamine is an amino acid that is used for many functions in our body including protein synthesis, immune function and digestion by maintaining the barrier between the inside of your intestines and the rest of your body.
Prebiotics are compounds that growth and activity of beneficial bacteria. We like to think of our gut flora as a garden that needs fertiliser in order to flourish and bloom. Prebiotics act as the fertiliser for our gut microbes, supporting a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria and bad bacteria. Essentially, prebiotics are food for the bacteria in your gut.
Happy Gut is complementary to, not a replacement for probiotics. We need probiotics to promote good gut bacteria and prebiotics to feed them. We recommend supporting Happy Gut by including probiotic rich fermented foods to your diet like sauerkraut and kimchi. You can even add Happy Gut along with probiotic rich ingredients such as coconut yoghurt, kombucha or apple cider vinegar to your smoothie for a natural dose of probiotics.
Everyone can benefit from taking Happy Gut! Things like stress, a poor diet, sugar, processed food, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, antibiotics and some medications can disrupt our gut microbiota and damage our intestinal lining. Many of these factors are simply unavoidable in today’s modern lifestyle so the heaping helpings of goodness in Happy Gut can help nourish the gut, support gut lining integrity and promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria to support overall gut health.
We recommend that you consult with your healthcare professional if you are taking any blood thinning medication before using Happy Gut.
We do not recommend taking Happy Gut whilst taking blood thinning medication.
Happy Gut contains slippery elm which coats the digestive tract so it is best to take Happy Gut two hours away from any medications or vitamins.
Majority of Happy Gut’s ingredients like the NZ apple fibre, chia seeds, and herbs are not completely soluble in nature. The slippery elm in Happy Gut also takes a slightly gelatinous form hence it remains suspended in your drink.
Our dispatch team start processing and fulfilling your order as soon as we have received it to ensure you get it as quick as possible, this means we are unable to make changes to an order once its been placed.
Refunds, exchanges or replacements are only issued if the product is faulty or the incorrect item was sent, in which case, Two Islands will issue a replacement, refund or exchange for orders placed within 30 days from the date of purchase.
Our full returns and refunds policy can be found on our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Membership Terms page.
If there is a problem with your order please get in touch with our Customer Care Team.
Yes – however once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse we are unable to make delivery changes for you and you will need to arrange a redirection via Courier Post.
Once your order has been placed, our team work hard to ensure its shipped as soon as possible. When your order has been despatched, you will receive an email from Two Islands with your tracking information. If you don’t receive an email to your inbox, please check your spam folder for tracking details.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please drop us an email at orders@twoislandsco.com with your order number, and we'll get that resolved for you as soon as possible!
Flat rate of $5 NZ wide, add on an extra $5 if you live rural.
Free delivery on all orders over $80.
We proudly use Courier post as they are fast, efficient and reliable. If you have any concerns regarding your delivery once in transit, please contact them directly.
Orders placed before 12pm NZST Monday through to Friday will be dispatched the same day. For Auckland and the majority of North Island you can expect overnight delivery from the time of dispatch, pending no transit delays. For South Island deliveries your order will arrive within 2 business days from the time of dispatch, pending no transit delays.
We'll send you an email when your order has been dispatched with your tracking details so that you can follow your orders journey. If you don’t receive an email to your inbox, please check your spam folder for tracking details.
Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. You can see the full list of countries shipped to at check out.
Australian orders please head to twoislandsco.com.au
Our dispatch team start processing and fulfilling your order as soon as we have received it to ensure you get it as quickly as possible, this means we are unable to make changes to an order once it has been placed. Please make your selection carefully and double check your shipping details are correct at check out.
Refunds, exchanges or replacements are only issued if the product is faulty or the incorrect item was sent, in which case, Two Islands will issue a replacement, refund or exchange for orders placed within 30 days from the date of purchase.
Our full returns and refunds policy can be found on our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Membership Terms page.
If there is a problem with your order please get in touch with our Customer Care Team.
Yes – however once your order has been placed, Two Islands is unable to make delivery changes for you and you will need to arrange a redirection via DHL Express.
Once your order has been placed, our team work hard to ensure it is shipped as soon as possible. When your order has been dispatched, you will receive an email from Two Islands with your tracking information. If you don’t receive an email to your inbox, please check your spam folder for tracking details.
Please contact DHL support directly to get information about your order once it has been dispatched, only contact Two Islands Customer Care if your order has been deemed lost by DHL or if you have received faulty or damaged products.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please drop us an email at orders@twoislandsco.com along with your order number, and we'll get that resolved for you as soon as possible!
Shipping rates are calculated using current DHL carrier costs and are subject to change without notice. Pricing details are available for your region at checkout based on location and volume.
International orders may attract local customs taxes or duties on arrival to your country. These taxes/duties are required to be paid by the purchaser and are not the responsibility of Two Islands. No refunds will be issued for orders where taxes/duties remain unpaid by the purchaser. Please check with your local customs agency regarding the tax/duty likely to be charged prior to placing your order.
Two Islands proudly ships internationally using DHL as they are fast, efficient and reliable. If you have any concerns with your delivery please contact DHL support directly to get information about your order once it has been dispatched, only contact Two Islands Customer Care if your order has been deemed lost by DHL or if you have received faulty or damaged products.
DHL Express provides safe and fast shipping worldwide. Transit times provided in your tracking details are estimates only and delivery times may be extended due to delays such as customs, quarantine processing, freight plane schedules and demand in your region.
Please track your order using the tracking details provided in your shipping confirmation email. If you don’t receive an email to your inbox, please check your spam folder for tracking details.
Please contact DHL support directly to get information about your order once it has been dispatched, only contact Two Islands Customer Care if your order has been deemed lost by DHL.
For best results, we recommend you take 1x serve (10g) of Two Islands Collagen Powder every day. This can be split into two 5g servings if you prefer to take it once in the morning and another at night.
We are high dose, so you notice results fast. The Unflavoured Collagen Beauty Powder contains 9.95g of marine collagen per 10g serve. Pineapple & Coconut Collagen Beauty Powder contains 9.45g, Vanilla Bean Collagen Beauty Powder contains 9g and Berry Collagen Beauty Powder contains 9.5g.
Two Islands Collagen Beauty Powder has added Vitamin C to help with absorption. It contains the recommended RDI (recommended daily intake) of Vitamin C for an adult.
YES! Absolutely, we recommend males use Two Islands Collagen Beauty Powder to help with hair, skin and nail health.
Two Islands Collagen Beauty Powder contains hydrolysed marine collagen peptides which is derived from fish skin. Because of their small particle size, hydrolysed collagen can reach the small intestine in the form of collagen peptides. Here they are broken down into smaller particles (dipeptides and tripeptides) and free amino acids where they can then be absorbed and distributed throughout the body via the bloodstream.
Previous research has shown that collagen derived peptides are resistant to gastrointestinal digestion and enzymes, which means they can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Once absorbed through the small intestine, collagen peptides and free amino acids travel through the bloodstream to various parts of the body, including the dermis (the deepest layer of the skin) where research in animal models have shown they can remain for up to 14 days. Several studies have shown that collagen peptides can be efficiently absorbed and distributed to the skin, where they can stimulate fibroblasts (specialised cells in connective tissue) to increase the density and diameter of collagen fibres, as well as increase hyaluronic acid production and protect against UVA radiation.
Supplementing with marine collagen has been shown to increase collagen production, skin hydration and moisture, improve skin elasticity and reduce the signs of aging.
Yes, all Two Islands products are gluten free.
Yes, Two Islands Protein Powder is suitable to use as part of a nutritious diet that taste delicious too.
We do not offer free samples, however you can buy a sample bundle of all 4 protein flavour sachets online for $15.
We have ditched the scoop to do our bit for the environment. Please follow the serving instructions on the outside of the tub for our recommended serving suggestions.
All Two Islands products are blended and packed in Auckland, New Zealand.
We advice you store your product in a dry, cool place, such as a closet or pantry. Do not store Two Islands products in the refrigerator or freezer. Note that once your Two Islands Collagen Powder has been opened, we recommend using it within the next 3 months to maintain the integrity of the product.
Two Islands Protein Powder & Collagen Beauty Powder is safe to consume during pregnancy and breastfeeding, however it is advised to discuss supplement intake with your GP before consumption, just to be safe.
Two Islands protein powder can be mixed with almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, rice milk and cow’s milk. It is also great mixed through yoghurt for a post workout snack.
It is naturally sweetened with monk fruit extract so there's less than 1g of sugar in each serving.
Our formula is blended with the highest quality golden peas grown in Canada.
We have used a French marine collagen; it is sourced from the skin of fish. The fish are sustainably sourced and it is a by-product of the fishing industry. Tilapia, Carias and Pangasus fish are used to source Two Islands Marine Collagen.
No, Two Islands protein powders and collagen beauty powder do not contain any artificial sweeteners, artificial flavours, colouring’s, or preservatives.
No, Two Islands protein powders and collagen beauty powder do not contain dairy.
No, Two Islands protein powder and collagen beauty powder is 100% soy free.
Monk fruit is a small green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. Monk fruit sweeteners are made from the fruit’s extract. The extract contains zero calories, zero carbohydrates, zero sodium, and zero fat. Monk fruit is 50x sweeter than cane sugar.
No, Two Islands protein powder and collagen beauty powder does not contain caffeine.