Most Common Signs of Poor Gut Health

Amy Taylor November 24, 2016

Studies have verified it - your gut is your body’s second brain. And just like your brain, your digestive system is critical for your overall health too, even the mental aspect. So you want to take good care of it by eating a healthy diet that is rich in fibre and other nutrients, as well as probiotics.

How do you know that your digestive system is in good condition? Here are the top signs:

You always feel anxious and irritable.

If you find yourself feeling moody, anxious and irritable for no external reason, it could mean that there’s something wrong inside your body. Did you know that there are millions of neurons in your intestinal walls which make up your enteric nervous system (ENS)? Ensuring that you have enough of good bacteria in your gut can have a positive impact on your mind.

You have bad breath.

Another tell-tale sign that you gave poor digestive health is having bad breath. It’s basically a sign that there’s overgrowth in the bad bacteria in your stomach. When there’s a build-up of yeast, infection, or bad bacteria in your gut, it resonates to your breath.

You have sleep troubles.

Your sleeping pattern is also greatly affected by your gut health. If you find yourself experiencing sleep problems, or waking up at almost similar times each night, there’s a big chance that your gut is not well.

You feel less energetic.

Lack of energy could mean something inside your body is not functioning properly. It could be your gut. Having a poor digestive system means that you have a weak immune system and you are prone to diseases. When there is imbalance in the amount of bacteria in your gut, your immune system is constantly suppressed, and your immune system suffers.

You lack concentration.

When you have poor gut health, everything else is affected, including your cognitive function. When you are feeling anxious, moody and irritable, and don’t seem to have enough energy, it is just so common to have problems concentrating.

You’re always constipated.

Everyone gets constipated from time to time. But if this is something that bothers you almost regularly, it’s a warning sign that you have poor digestive health. Constipation can be really harmful to your body. If you are unable to release the waste from your system, they stagnate and release harmful toxins to your body. If you are having irregular, painful bowel movements, your gut is most likely in danger.

You also have poor skin.

Yes - your gut health will also reflect on your skin. If you always suffer from skin problems (dull and dry skin, pimples, etc.), it could be a sign that your gut is not in good condition.

If you have some of these signs of unhealthy gut, don’t worry too much. The good news is that you can heal your gut by switching to a healthy diet. By this, we mean a diet that’s rich in vegetables, healthy fats, and probiotics. Apart from eating well, exercising is also something that you shouldn’t forget. Physical activity boosts your metabolism and benefits your gut big time.

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