As one of the most complex body parts, the gut impacts overall health. Affecting many other areas outside the digestive system. Resent studies have linked gut health to essential roles in mental health, immune system function, emotions, mood, skin conditions, and even cancer.
Do you have a balanced gut microbiome? If you want to achieve a healthier body, it is the first step. An unhealthy gut leads to detrimental health conditions and other chronic issues.
What Is The Gut Microbiome?
The microorganisms that are present in your digestive track, are considered the gut microbiome. Mostly found in the large intestine, this includes millions of bacteria and archaea. They essentially act like another organ, who’s role is to help regulate your overall health.
Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut
An Upset Stomach
If you have frequent stomach aches or issues such as bloating, gas, discomfort, pain, heartburn, diarrhea, or constipation, this is often a sign of an unhealthy gut. It is your body’s way of telling you something within your digestive track is wrong
A person with a balanced gut tend to have fewer issues with processing and consuming food.
Enabling you to have regular waste excretion and bowel movements. If you are experiencing issues with your stomach, adding gut healthy foods to your diet can help.
A Highly Processed Diet
The food you eat matters. If you consume a diet filled with processed food, this will negatively impact your overall gut health.
Try to avoid process foods high in artificial additives. They are considered foreign substances and the gut bacteria often rejects them and improperly process them. This can lead to physical ailments and an upset stomach.
Foods high in sugar increase inflammation within the body and quickly cause an imbalance in your gut. Research shows chronic inflammation is linked to some types of cancer. Try sticking to a diet with natural elements and fresh ingredients.
Check back with us next week for more signs of an unhealthy gut and what you can do about it. Until then, contact Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida for more information.