Tim Spector

im Spector never expected to become the UK’s gut guru: ‘It’s strange really, because I didn’t have a strong background in it – my research was always more focused on genetics,’ he says. In fact, prior to his new-found gut fame, Tim was best known for starting the TwinsUK registry, where he has been able to publish ground-breaking research about the influence of nature versus nurture, and the links between certain genes and common diseases. ‘I’ve only had one good idea really,’ he admits. ‘But it was a good one and it’s allowed