Unlocking the Impact
Navigating the Complexities of Gut Health
Dysbiosis: The Key Factor Behind Rising Global Health Issues
The global surge in digestive, immune, metabolic, neurological, and psychiatric diseases is an alarming trend that demands our immediate attention (1). Among the underlying factors contributing to this concerning increase, one concept stands out – dysbiosis (2). Dysbiosis, characterised by an imbalance between harmful and beneficial gut microorganisms, has the potential to disturb the delicate harmony within your intestines (1,2). This microbial ecosystem consists of trillions of microorganisms, encompassing not only bacteria but also viruses, parasites and fungi, all coexisting in the gastrointestinal tract. These microorganisms serve as diligent couriers, producing critical biochemical compounds and signals that travel to every cell in your body, orchestrating millions of chemical reactions every minute, impacting every aspect of your health (2). When this balance is disturbed, it can lead to hundreds of health issues, ranging from digestive discomforts like bloating, fatigue, sleep disturbances and constipation. If left untreated, dysbiosis has been correlated with more serious concerns, including allergies, inflammation and even mood disorders (3).
Lifestyle Triggers of Dysbiosis: Unveiling Potential Culprits
Dysbiosis or poor gut health can be instigated by a plethora of factors, such as genetic predispositions (4), infections (5), chronic inflammation (6), dietary choices (including a high sugar and low fibre diet, fast food, vegetable, canola, and sunflower oils) (7,8), antibiotics (9), prescription medications (10), alcohol (11), artificial sweeteners such as Stevia (12) , pesticides found in non-organic fruits and vegetables (13), food additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, gums, and preservatives) (14), microplastics (15), sedentary lifestyle (16), poor sleep (17), stress (18), indoor lifestyle (19), Caesarean section (C-section) (20), non-breastfed babies (21), contraceptive medication (22) and cigarette smoking (23).
Understanding why Probiotics Are Not Enough to Improve Gut Health
Probiotics are good bacteria that help keep your gut healthy, but they can face some problems. They often can't stick to your gut because of how they're made. With hundreds of different bacteria in your gut, most probiotics only cover a few, missing the ones you might need. Plus, bad bacteria can take over, and many probiotics don't survive the journey through your stomach. At The Gut Guy, we tackle all these issues so you don't haver too and therefore can achieve your best gut health, the right way.
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