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The term “gut health” flies around a lot, but what does it actually mean and why is the gut an important part of our health? How do you get a healthy gut and what does your gut affect? These are some of the questions we’ll be answering below along with a few more. So, let’s become gut health experts together...
Your gut microbiome is the foundation of your health. Good gut health means having a balance between the good (helpful) and bad (potentially harmful) bacteria and yeast in your digestive system.1
Essentially, yes. This is because the health of the gut microbiota (the microorganisms in your gastrointestinal system, or GIT tract for short) exists to support the functionality of:
So quite a lot! Two thirds of the body’s immune system resides in the gut, and 95% of the body’s “feel-good” hormone, serotonin, is produced in the gut - not the brain as many of us think! Without a healthy gut microbiome, overall health isn’t possible.2
There are lots of tips for good gut health out there, but everyone’s gut is different so it’s about finding what works for you. Certain foods and healthy lifestyle habits are the main factors that can improve your gut health naturally, such as:
Check out our 18 of the best foods for gut health article! But here’s a quick overview of some of our favourite foods for gut health:
Plus more!
Symptoms of an unhealthy gut can be quite common, with more people having them than you realise. Signs to look out for to determine whether your gut needs some extra love are: 9
Take a look at our superfood top ups to support gut health.
The 6 common signs of a healthy gut are:10
The theory behind detoxing your stomach is to try and remove any waste and toxins from your colon.
Here are some tips on how to detox your stomach:11
There’s a link between your gut and your brain, which is sometimes known as the mind-gut connection, the brain-gut connection, or the gut-brain axis.
You might find that when you feel anxious or stressed you experience gut symptoms too, like loss of appetite, stomach pain or diarrhoea. Research has also shown that some digestive conditions, such as IBS and coeliac disease, are linked with both anxiety and depression. Watch out for any gut health signs paired together with anxiety or depression and make sure to see your GP so you can take the necessary steps together.12
If you have an unhealthy gut, it can have an impact on your overall health and therefore your skin. This is due to the balance of your gut microbiota needing to be optimal for skin health. So, if your gut health isn’t the best, it can show up in the following skin conditions:
We suggest speaking to a dermatologist or trying to follow ways to help your gut health from above.13
Most of us love the summer weather, but have you ever noticed that with the heat can come bloating? That’s because when we’re exposed to higher temperatures, the bad bacteria in our gut can expand.
Here’s some tips on how you can help reduce the bloating in the heat:14
Hopefully your burning questions on gut health have been answered and you’re now ready to find ways to improve your gut health or keep it in tip top condition. If your gut health is causing you real concern however, we recommend always speaking to your GP to rule out any underlying issues.