Maintaining optimal gut health is vital to our overall well-being due to the ongoing risks of chronic diseases, according to NHS GP Doctor Hana Patel. Explaining why our gut health is so important Dr Patel, who is also a resident sleep expert at Time4Sleep, said there were three main reasons. She said: "Firstly, our intestinal tract harbours trillions of microbes, playing a crucial role in our health by producing essential hormones and vitamins.
“Secondly, a significant portion of our immune system cells reside in the digestive tract, emphasising the direct link between good gut health and a reduced likelihood of illnesses, allergies, and autoimmune conditions. "Finally, even with a diet rich in nutrients, the benefits may be hindered if the intestinal lining isn't in optimal condition for digestion. "Therefore, nurturing a healthy gut ensures the absorption of nutrients and the overall effectiveness of a nutritious diet.
” But you may be asking yourself, how do I know if I have a healthy gut? And if I don't are there ways of improving it? Well, don't worry. We've asked the experts all these kinds of commonly asked questions surrounding gut health and this is what they had to say. Poor gut health can affect all aspects of your health, according to Prep Kitchen nutritionist Kerry Beeson.
Beeson said this means there are a number of symptoms you can look out for when it comes to recognising an "unbalanced" gut (also known as dysbiosis). She added: "The most obvious signs are.
