Did you know that with reduced gut bacteria, it’s harder to break down food causing gas, bloating and constipation?
Here are Five ways to support your GUT and improve IBS symptoms
Diet and Lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle play a huge role in gut health. Something as simple as increasing dietary fiber with fruits and vegetables, and drinking at least 2-3 liters of fluid a day can improve bowel habits, reducing constipation, bloating, gas and diarrhea. Regular exercise also promotes bowel motility, improving bowel motions.
Probiotics/Prebiotics
Probiotics are key to a healthy gut microbiome, which has many positive impacts on our health and normal gut development. Our gut flora are responsible for:
- Synthesis of vitamin, minerals and amino acids
- Modification of the nervous system (gut-brain axis) improving depression symptoms
- Breaking down food compounds including fiber
- Protect the epithelial gut lining, preventing leaky gut.
- Promotion of fat removal
- Supports the immune system.
Remove Parasites
Up to 60 percent of humans world wide are affected by parasites. Parasites can contribute to nutritional deficiencies, abdominal pain, gas, bloating and insomnia. It is recommended to worm yourself, your family and your pets at least every 6 months.
Digestive enzymes
Digestive enzymes play a key role in breaking down the food you eat. These proteins speed up chemical reactions that turn nutrients into substances that your digestive tract can absorb. This can help improve bloating and gas by assisting in efficient breakdown of food. Foods with natural digestive enzymes include: Ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar sauerkraut, bananas, avacado, keifer, papayas, pinapple, kiwi fruit
GUT Support
Your gut is fragile and can be easily disrupted by processed foods and chemicals. You can support your gut by making simple changes such as:
- Reduce processed food intake and eat more fermented foods
- Implement gut soothing supports such as slippery elm powder, peppermint & licorice tea, and bone broth
- Consume plenty of fiber and pre-biotic starches such as sweet potato, oats, bananas. flax and chai seed which help support healthy gut bacteria