WARNING SIGNS OF POOR GUT HEALTH

Poor gut health can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. Chronic digestive issues are usually associated with poor gut health. If left untreated, these symptoms can lead to more serious illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It is important to be aware of the signs of poor gut health so that you can take action to improve your digestive system before it becomes a major problem. Let’s dive into the main warnings signs your body could be trying to give you:

1. You have an upset stomach.

Any chronic gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and/or heartburn can be a sign that your gut needs help.

2. You can’t sleep.

An unhealthy gut can cause trouble sleeping and insomnia which then leads to the next sign:

3. Fatigue.

Feeling tired more often than not can be a signal your gut is sending that it needs help, this can also be caused by lack of sleep due to poor gut health.

4. Your mood changes frequently.

If you feel like your emotions and mood have been a rollercoaster lately, the culprit could be a sluggish gut. Poor gut health has been linked to anxiety and depression caused by inflammation in the gut.

5. You aren’t able to digest some foods.

If the quality of bacteria in the gut is poor this can cause you to not be able to digest certain foods. This can lead to gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, etc.

6. You have gained or lost weight.

Weight loss can come from not being able to absorb nutrients due to an imbalance in gut bacteria, and an overgrowth of bacteria can cause problems in regulating blood sugar and fat storage which can lead to weight gain.

7. You have skin problems.

Skin irritations like psoriasis, eczema and acne can all be caused by an unhealthy gut and inflammation.

Any of these things can be your body trying to signal to you to look deeper into your gut health. It is important to listen to your body and the warning signs it’s giving you!