Your gut health is extremely important. The colony of microorganisms that resides in your gut is called gut microbiota and they help not just in physical and mental well-being.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, an unhealthy gut can increase your risk for a host of diseases, including diabetes, heart and neurological diseases, allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Here are signs and symptoms of poor gut health that you must know:
- Frequent bouts of diarrhea or constipation
- Bloating
- Excessive gas
- Abdominal discomfort
- Sleep trouble
- Pimple breakouts
- Weight gain
- Falling ill too much
- Fatigue
- Acid reflux
What can you do to improve your gut health?
Here are some ways by which you can improve your gut health:
- Drink more water
- Eat gut-friendly foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts.
- Be mindful of the medicines you are taking especially anti-biotics as they can disrupt your microbiomes.
- Move your body and prioritise your sleep.