The Meluka Australia Blog — gut microbiome

Having trouble managing your sugar cravings? Ongoing sugar cravings could point to gut microbiome imbalance. Here are five signs that could connect your sugar cravings to your gut health. Struggling with regularity? Irregular bowels might be a sign your gut could be struggling to digestand retain nutrients. This can result in your body craving sugar as a quick energy source. Growing list of food intolerances? If the list of foods you can tolerate is shrinking rapidly, this could be a sign of inflammation in your gut. This could lead to the brain releasing chemicals that might trigger cravings for sugary foods...

Growing evidence is revealing a link between gut health and cardiovascular wellbeing. A recent 2023 review explored how the trillions of microbes residing in the gut impact heart health. It found that gut bacteria play a crucial role in regulating cholesterol levels, inflammation, and blood pressure – all key risk factors for heart disease. Getting To The Heart of It Regulating Cholesterol Levels- Gut bacteria have the potential to influence cholesterol production and absorption. They can potentially help to decrease LDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of high cholesterol) and raise HDL cholesterol levels (an indicator of healthy cholesterol). Managing Inflamation-  The gut microbiome plays...

The power of probiotics is such that it can not only improve your gut health, but also enhance your skin’s microbiome. No matter what skin type you have, adding probiotics to your regular skincare regimen or diet can allow the good bacteria to flourish, thereby promoting better skin health while minimising unhealthy skin issues.

The building blocks to better gut health can be achieved in a number of ways, from eating a diversity of plants, to moving more often and finding healthier ways to manage your stress. If you’re ready to boost your gut health for better overall wellbeing, we’ve covered a few key areas to focus on. You can then take the leap by signing up to our 7 Days to Better Gut Health program.