What Is Poor Gut Health

Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut And What You Can Do About It

Health But it's not just diarrhoea and stomach cramps that you need to aware of. Here, MailOnline reveals some of the other, lesser-known signs of poor …

1. Stomach discomfort If your stomach is frequently upset by symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain, these can be signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition that affects the large intestines.
2. Fatigue A study published in April 2017 in the journal Microbiome found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in the gut microbiome, which consists of the bacteria, microorganisms, fungi, and viruses present in the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Food cravings Eating too much sugar can lead to an abundance of “bad” bacteria in the gut and dysbiosis. Research published in August 2014 in the journal Bioessays suggested that one way to change your eating habits is by changing what is present in the microbiome.
4. Unintentional weight changes Research has found differences in the gut microbiomes of lean and obese people. A study published in July 2016 in the journal Nutrition Today suggested that a Western-style diet high in fat and refined carbohydrates may promote intestinal bacteria that’s linked to obesity.
5. Skin irritation Research has also shown a link between an unhealthy gut and skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. A review published in July 2018 in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology stated that the gut microbiome influences the skin through complex immune mechanisms and that probiotics and prebiotics may help balance the gut and thus prevent or treat these inflammatory skin issues.

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