Gut health is key to wellbeing of every single aspect of our life. Ranging from mood to mental health to appearance of skin, everything is connected to your gut.
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Here are 7 signs that might help you understand the health of your gut and take immediate action.
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Dysbiosis Bloating, gas, constipation and heartburn are all part of a symptom called 'dysbiosis'. It indicates that stomach is unable to properly digest the food.
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Weight change Severe fluctuation in weight is a clear indicator of poor gut health. Weight loss suggests bacterial overgrowth while weight gain may indicate insulin resistance.
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Sugar cravings Feeding sugar to bad bacteria will lead to more unhealthy habits which could cause additional damage to your body.
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Poor mental health It may surprise some but a poor gut health directly affects your mental health. Fatigue, headache and loss of interest might increase due to the condition.
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Autoimmune conditions Development of allergies and autoimmune conditions. Psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, and multiple sclerosis are generally caused due to poor gut health.
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Skin change Skin may also be impacted, through conditions such as acne, rosacea or eczema.
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Food intolerance Poor gut health leads to intolerance against certain food items as the body is unable to process them.