Gut Health, Good Health

Happy gut

Did you know, your gut keeps score of your entire body?

You have many bacteria in your body. In fact, you have more of them than you have cells. Most are good for you. The ones found in your gut not only help you digest foods, they work all over your body and can be good for your physical and mental health.

Your gut microbiome is home base for the bacteria in your digestive tract. Here, they help you break down food and turn nutrients into things your body can use. They stop growing when they run out of food, so you'll only have what you need.

In the gut microbiome, the “good” bacteria do more than just help with digestion. They help keep your “bad” bacteria in check. They multiply so often that the unhealthy kind don't have space to grow. When you have a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut, it’s called equilibrium.

Studies have found that if you have too much of a certain kind of bad bacteria in your gut microbiome, you're more likely to have:

Researchers are looking into new treatments for them that target the bacteria in the gut microbiome.

Gut Bacteria and Your Brain

Your brain sends messages all over your body. Researchers believe your gut may talk back. Studies show that the balance of bacteria in the gut microbiome may affect your emotions and the way your brain processes information from your senses, like sights, sounds, flavors, or textures. Scientists suspect that changes in that balance may play a role in conditions like autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression, as well as chronic pain.

What can I do for my gut?

Eat more of these foods that are great for your gut:

Try this gut-friendly Greek Yogurt recipe!

Greek Yogurt Recipe


Find out more about your gut here: WebMB
Coded by Esther Lee