Dr Jane Gilbert

 

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—known as your microbiome. These little microbes don’t just hang out in your bowel; they help you grow, stay healthy,  feel happy and even protect your future health.

 

Better guts, better growth

 

Your gut bacteria help you absorb vitamins and nutrients from food, giving your body what it needs to grow strong bones, repair cells, and stay fit and full of energy. Without a healthy microbiome, your body might miss out on some of these essential building blocks.

 

Food for mood

 

Your gut and brain work together, constantly talking through the gut-brain axis. Gut bacteria help produce serotonin—the ‘happy hormone’ that affects your mood and ability to deal with stress.

 

Too much junk food can mess with your microbiome, which might leave you feeling more anxious, down and at risk of developing mental health problems

 

Future fat?

 

Your microbiome doesn’t just affect your body today- it also shapes your future health. An unhealthy gut can mess with your hunger hormones, increase cravings, and even raise your risk of getting fat later in life.

 

Sort out spots

 

Struggling with spots? Your gut health might be part of the puzzle. An imbalanced microbiome can trigger inflammation and affect your hormones, both of which are linked to acne flare-ups. Eating a gut-friendly diet with plenty of fibre, probiotics, and less sugar can help calm inflammation and support healthy and glowing skin.

 

 

Feed your gut

 

The good news is you can improve your microbiome with simple changes to your food and lifestyle:

 

 

 

Your microbiome is your health sidekick—treat it well, and it’ll have your back for life!

 

Find out more

 

Want to know more? Check out this scientific review article that we used for reference in writing this blog.