Dec 8, 2019
Much scientific research carried out by medical experts has shown the importance of the human gut. Gut health as a term is used increasingly in the food industry and the medical literature.
It refers to different aspects of the gastrointestinal tract, which include absorption, effective digestion, and immune system, absence of gastrointestinal illness, and a general state of wellness.
We understand the importance of gut health on human wellness. That is why at our Chiropractic office in Elizabeth City, NC, we advise our patients to maintain healthy lifestyles that will positively promote the health of their gut and other parts of the body.
Your gut houses about 38 trillion microbes, which is collectively referred to as “gut microbiota.”
The relationship between these microbes and your body is that of a symbiotic relationship. Different areas of human physiology, including the cardiovascular or nervous system and metabolism, are all influenced by gut microbiota.
Importance of Gut Health
You must maintain a healthy lifestyle at all times to improve your gut health and the overall state of health. The importance of gut health includes the following:
Immune function
Maintaining a healthy gut is very important because about 70% of your immune system is located in your gut. The immune system comprises different cells that help to protect our body from diseases.
The immune system works in harmony with gut flora to help the body tolerate the activities of beneficial microbes. This mutual relationship makes gut microbiota contributes to producing molecular signals, which support the development of cell in the immune system and improve the immune system response.
The gut ensures that our immune system does not harmfully react to our body by building a tolerance to positive microbes.
Weight Management
The health of your gut also influences appetite regulation and metabolism. Your gut bacteria, which line your intestine, are usually in contact with your food. They absorb nutrients, and stored energy in your body is also affected.
Studies have shown that gut bacteria are responsible for the difference in weight in a set of twins. According to research, gut bacteria isolated from obese people were placed into mice, and the mice added weight.
Gut bacteria digest specific antioxidants (flavonoids) that are found in plants and helps in preventing weight gain.
Your gut bacteria also influence the absorption of dietary fats in the intestine.
Mental Health
A medical study has linked depression and anxiety with gut bacteria imbalance. Microbes found in the guts have a role to play concerning your mental health. People with low levels of gut bacteria are exposed to suffer more from depression.
Irrespective of whether you take anti-depressant or not, the gut bacteria referred to as Dialister and Coprococcus are known to cause mood swings according to scientific research.
If you are reading this during the holiday time of year, you will likely share and enjoy delicious meals with your family. However, you should not forget to put your gut into consideration. An unhealthy gut lowers the recovery process and increases the risk of contracting diseases.
You can contact me (Dr. Jason Jones), an experienced Chiropractor, for consultations on ways to improve the recovery process and reduce the risk of contracting diseases by maintaining a healthy gut and a healthy lifestyle in general.
Whenever you are ready for us to help you, here is the 3 best ways we can help:
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3.Make an appointment with our office by calling 252-335-2225
Cheers,
Dr. Jason B. Jones
706 W. Ehringhaus Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-2225