Everyone seems to be talking about gut health recently, but this isn’t a fad/trend, and for once there is good reason to consider your own gut health!
From skin issues and bloating to mood swings and low energy, your gut may have the answers.
Inside your digestive system lives a vast community of microbes — your microbiome — that does so much more than just digest food.
It helps regulate your immune system, influences your mental clarity, manages inflammation, and even supports hormone balance (especially important during perimenopause & beyond).
If you’ve been hearing the buzz, but aren’t sure where to start, this is for you….
What is the Gut Microbiome?
Your gut microbiome is a community of trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract – 10 x more than human cells!
Think of it as your body’s internal ecosystem.
It influences digestion, immunity & brain function.
The balance of your microbiome is shaped by food, medication, stress, sleep & lifestyle.
Why Gut Health matters:
A healthy microbiome breaks down nutrients, to produce Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs).
SCFAs can fight inflammation & improve the function of the immune system, whilst strengthening the gut lining.
Gut Dysbiosis:
An imbalance in microorganisms:
Loss of beneficial bacteria/increase of harmful bacteria/reduced microbial diversity.
Symptoms include:
Bloating, gas & diarrhoea.
Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog.
Frequent infections/illness/low immunity.
Key to a thriving gut:
Eat a diverse, plant rich diet (aim for 30 a week) this includes fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, herbs & spices.
Try to manage your sleep & stress, ideally avoiding medication where possible (antibiotics).
Include pre & probiotic & fermented foods.
Consider limiting/reducing your intake of ultra processed foods.
Gut health is a journey, not a one-time fix.
Support it daily—your body (and brain) will thank you in the long run.
Tristan ‘straight to the gut’ Buttle.
P.S – to read more about Gut health factors click HERE.