7 Incredible Ways Your Gut's Good Bacteria Keep You Healthy

Enhances Digestive Health

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Boosts Immune Function

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Regulates Metabolism

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Certain gut bacteria can influence fat storage and alter the gut's permeability, allowing toxins to enter the bloodstream and promote inflammation, which is linked to obesity and metabolic disorders. SOurce: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-022-00529-x

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Supports Mental Health

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A healthy gut microbiome can produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, impacting mood and reducing the risk of conditions such as depression and anxiety Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-022-00529-x

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Contributes to Heart Health

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Gut bacteria produce certain metabolites, such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), from the diet, which has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-022-00529-x

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Influences the Skin

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A healthy gut can impact skin health positively by preventing the escape of certain bacteria and toxins that could trigger inflammation elsewhere in the body, including the skin. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-022-00529-x

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Modulates Blood Sugar

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The gut microbiome influences the body's response to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. Imbalances in gut bacteria can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-022-00529-x

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