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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Your gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria. When the balance is disturbed, it can impact everything, from digestion to mood and even immunity. So let’s decode some of the warning signs.
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If your stomach feels tight or gassy even after simple foods like dal or salad, it's a red flag. Imbalanced gut bacteria can cause fermentation and bloating, even after eating healthy foods.
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Gut health is closely linked to your bowel movement; chronic constipation, sudden diarrhoea, or irregularity of motion could mean your gut flora is off-track and needs restoring.
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Craving sweets constantly, even after eating something sweet? Bad gut bacteria feed on sugar, and when they overgrow, they trick your brain into craving more of it to stay alive.
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There’s a gut-brain connection, as we all know by now, and a disturbed microbiome can reduce serotonin production, leading to poor focus, irritability, or even unexplained anxiety sometimes.
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Skin is a mirror of your internal health. Conditions like acne, eczema, or dullness often stem from poor digestion and toxic buildup due to a sluggish gut.
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Gut bacteria influence melatonin, the sleep hormone. When gut health suffers, so does your sleep quality, no matter how early you go to bed.
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Nearly 70% of immune cells reside in your gut; an unhealthy gut weakens your defence against infections, allergies, and even autoimmune flare-ups.
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-Overuse of antibiotics -Chronic stress -Low-fiber, high-sugar diet -Lack of fermented foods -Alcohol or processed snack
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The gut is our second brain, and we should protect it as fixing your gut can improve energy, skin, immunity, weight, and focus. Start by making small, daily choices, and give your microbes what they love: real, whole foods.
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