We talk\u00a0so much\u00a0<\/strong>about gut-health, the microbiome, good vs. bad bacteria etc. etc. etc. and sometimes you might even feel like you’re talking a completely different language? I don’t blame you!<\/p>\n
So let’s bring it\u00a0back to basics\u00a0<\/strong>so we can actually fully understand what the Microbiome is and what it actually does for us.<\/p>\n
We all have thousands of tiny microorganisms in our guts and these tiny organisms have a major effect on overall health and from research, we now know that they have already been implicated in a variety of conditions, including everything from gastrointestinal disorders to cardiovascular disease to asthma.<\/p>\n
The gut microbiome refers to the billions of live bacteria<\/strong> humans have in the gut, but it also includes things like fungi and viruses. It\u2019s estimated that the gut contains approximately 35,000 different strains of bacteria in which the majority are found in the large intestine, particularly the colon, but bacteria can also be found in the oesophagus, stomach, and small intestine.<\/p>\n
The gut refers to the place where food is digested, metabolised, and absorbed to be delivered into the cells and provide the body with energy. It is essential in allowing for the removal of waste \u2013 this process of breaking down food creates bioactive compounds that either help support health or lead to inflammation<\/a>, increasing the risk for disease.<\/p>\n
Our gut health has implications beyond simply healthy digestion; the state of our gut health may also regulate our mood (through serotonin production), immune response, and predisposition to weight gain.<\/p>\n
The total surface area of our gut is approximately the size of a small studio apartment \u2013 this is why diet has such a profound impact on health.<\/p>\n
The gut lining can become damaged and leave little holes in it if it\u2019s constantly being exposed to irritants through the diet or environment. This is also known as Leaky Gut. <\/strong>In turn, this causes chronic low-level inflammation and is another example of how compromised gut health can lead to a variety of\u00a0 chronic as well as immune disorders.<\/p>\n
Read more on Chronic Inflammation of the body here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
It’s important to both support your gut with\u00a0Probiotics\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Prebiotics.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Prebiotics\u00a0<\/strong>are types of dietary fibre that feed the good bacteria in your gut. Prebiotics can be found in foods like:<\/p>\n
Probiotics <\/strong>are live microorganisms intended to provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut flora.<\/p>\n
Choosing an appropriate and high-quality probiotic supplemen<\/strong>t that is suitable for your gut, should be something that everyone strives to incorporate into their diet every single day as it would be near impossible to eat enough probiotic rich foods everyday to meet your standards.<\/p>\n
However, incorporating probiotic rich foods are always a good idea – some of them are:<\/p>\n
But be careful if your gut-flora is out of balance as these might add fuel to the fire.<\/p>\n
Caroline xx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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