Why is gut health important?
Simply said, our stomach is close to our intestines, which bear the responsibility of breaking down our solid food sources, eliminating toxins, and absorbing nutrients. These are critical functions for human survival and therefore, our gut lining requires back-up.
Good bacteria guard the gastrointestinal tract against potential bad bacteria leaving the intestines. Seeing as the gut is vulnerable to attacks, our gut wall contains the most immune system cells. Immune system cells’ natural response to harmful gut bacteria is to create inflammation. Once the threat is over and good bacteria reclaim the territory, inflammation stops.
The area where immune system cells, bacteria, and other microbes reside is known as the gut microbiome. When our body is under constant attack from bad bacteria and inflammation caused by poor food choices, the conditions can destroy helpful stomach bacteria.
Poor gut health can inevitably lead to all sorts of issues, such as skin problems, mood swings, poor digestion, nutrient deficiency, weight gain, as well as allergies and food sensitivities. In order to bring balance back to our systems, it is highly recommended to consume food products rich in healthy gut bacteria. Fermented foods and drinks, loaded with probiotics and microbes that can help us improve our gut health.