Balancing Gut Health
Jul 01, 2025
Gut health includes the function and balance of bacteria in many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The esophagus, stomach and intestines all work together to allow us to eat and digest food without discomfort.
Signs of an unhealthy gut include:
- Increased stress
- Weight gain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Skin Irritations
- Bloating & gas
- Sleep problems
- Brain fog
- Sugar cravings
An unhealthy gut shows links to obesity and insulin resistance:
The gut microbiota plays a significant role in the development of obesity, obesity-associated inflammation, and insulin resistance.
- Mircobiota communicates with the body by producing certain "factors" that affect inflammation throughout the body.
- This inflammation interferes with metabolism and function of the immune system
- This low-grade inflammation is then linked to gut permeability and insulin resistance
Gut "dysbiosis" aids in development of obesity. Diet plays a predominant role in shaping the microbiota, creating this dysbiosis.
An unhealthy gut also shows links to immune and brain health:
Immune
- Gut microbiota shapes the physical barriers of the immune system and the body's ability to recognize pathogens
- Microbes produce proteins that act against strains of bacteria on their own
- They also aid in the production of proteins that signal the immune system and cells that attach foreign particles
Brain
- Gut-brain axis
- Gut microbes make neuroactive compounds, which regulate our emotions.
- Including 90% of our serotonin
- Links to cognitive function and decline
The key to improving gut health is to avoid disturbing the intestinal microbiome and mucosal immune system by avoiding and adding in certain foods.
Avoid
- Excess red meat
- Sugar
- Starch
- Refined oils
- High-fat/high-fructose
Add
- Zinc
- Vitamin A
- Collagen
- Weight maintenance
- Stress management
Dietary changes help prevent major diseases such as allergies, obesity, and even cancer of the GI tract.
Additional changes you can make for better gut health include avoiding gluten, additives & preservatives and adding more fiber from fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and beans.
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