Gut check: Research looks at how what you eat affects bacteria in your gut, impacting your overall health and well-being
If you've ever wondered why eating processed junk food leaves you feeling unfulfilled and wanting more, new research suggests it deprives the good bacteria growing in your gut.
She tries to educate her patients about the true purpose of the gut microbiome and why it's essential. Her advice is to treat your digestive tract as you would a garden. The stuff growing there is about 100 trillion bacteria, both good and bad, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Think of them as plants central to your physical, emotional and mental well-being. Feed it poorly and it can lead to disease.Alexander said when bacteria starves it feeds on the mucosal lining of your digestive tract. Medications such as antibiotics and a poor diet can inhibit bacterial growth.
"There's not a precision-medicine approach at the moment to dictate which probiotic your gut microbiome needs," she said.
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