HEALTHY GUTS ARE GOOD FOR YOU

There’s a new kid on the block

– the good-gut health block. It’s called Ceregut, from Phytoceutics, and it has launched as nifty little single-dose sachets that contain 3 billion CFU (colony-forming units) of probiotics. You know the drill – recent studies show a major correlation between optimal gut bacteria and the healing of body and mind. The gut microbiome is intrinsically linked to your mental health.

The gut is often called the “second brain” because it produces many of the same neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which is involved in regulating mood. A healthy gut biome can help regulate your mood.

The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication system that allows communication with each other. When the gut is in an unhealthy or unbalanced state, this process can become interrupted, exacerbating stress and anxiety symptoms. A healthy gut can more effectively send signals to the brain that help to regulate and positively impact the body’s stress response.

Research suggests that a balanced gut could help to improve cognitive function, including memory and concentration.

The gut is where melatonin – the hormone that regulates your sleep cycle – is produced by the body, and if production is slowed, it can impact sleep quality. A healthy, balanced gut biome can effectively support better, deeper sleep.

Research found that inflammation of the gut has been linked to symptoms of anxiety and depression, which often impact our interest in socialising.