Gut Health (Part 3)

What we are referring to when talking about gut health is the bacteria in your microbiome.

Think of the microbiome as a community in your large intestine. Within this community are trillions of different microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Some of the microorganisms in your microbiome are good, but there are also some harmful ones. Fortunately, a healthy gut is able to maintain a good balance of both without causing any issues. However, if there are too many harmful microbes, then it could cause disease.

Your gut functions to keep infectious agents away from healthy bacteria and immune cells. Thisis the major role of your gut a group of microorganism leaving in your large intestine.

Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

It’s imperative to start paying attention to how you feel because your gut health influences your entire body. You’ll notice physical and possibly mental issues if your gut is unhealthy and inflamed. Here are some signs that you might have an unhealthy gut.

Upset Stomach

One major sign that you’re dealing with an unhealthy gut is if you’re struggling with stomach issues. Experiencing persistent gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn are all signs of gut health problems. While we all experience these symptoms from time to time, having them often could indicate an underlying problem with your digestive health.

High-Sugar Diet

Do you find yourself eating a lot of sweet treats like candy bars, cakes, and pies? Following a high-sugar diet could cause an imbalance in your gut microbiome and impair your ability to absorb the nutrients your body needs to thrive.

Constant Weight Changes

If your weight is shifting a lot even though you haven’t made any significant changes to your diet or exercise routine, that’s a sign of an unhealthy gut. A weakened gut can’t function properly, so it impairs your body’s ability to absorb nutrients, control blood sugar, and store fat. The result is either weight loss, which is often a result of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or weight gain.

Summary

Diabetes.gaining weight, loss of nutrients ,weight loss, acid reflux, bloating, constipation and heart burn might be a sign of unhealthy gut. Keep reading AVOB articles on how to keep a healthy gut.