Seven signs you have an unhealthy gut and tips on how to improve it
dailyrecord.co.ukEach of us have trillions of bacteria living in our gut. It is often assumed that bacteria is bad, leading to illness and disease, but in actual fact some bacteria is essential for keeping us fit and healthy.
Bacteria and other microbes (including fungi and viruses) live in our guts, playing a critical role in digestion, immune function and weight regulation.
An imbalance of these leads to an unhealthy gut which can create a number of issues in our day to day lives. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep on top of your gut health including some simple dietary changes.
Here are some signs that you may experiencing an unhealthy gut... An unbalanced gut may have more difficulty processing food and eliminating food waste.This means that if your gut is unhealthy you may often suffer from things like painful gas, bloating and heartburn.Additionally, an unhealthy gut is likely to impact your bowel movements meaning you may experience constipation and diarrhoea.Eating foods that are high in sugar as well as a lot of processed foods can decrease the levels of good bacteria in your gut.This leads to an imbalance which means you may experience sugar cravings - which can damage your gut even further.High amounts of refined sugars have been linked to increased inflammation throughout the body.Inflammation can also increase the risk of a number of serious diseases including cancers.If you gain or lose weight unintentionally, without making changes to your diet or activity levels, this may be a sign of an unhealthy gut.An imbalanced gut can impair your body's ability to absorb nutrients, regulate blood sugars and even store fat.This can lead to insulin resistance or the urge to overeat due to the lack of nutrients absorbed by the
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