From reduced inflammation to better nutrient absorption, going dry this July can be the perfect chance to give your gut a healthy reset. Better Nutrient Absorption Abstaining from alcohol gives your gut the chance to function at its best. This can lead to better digestion land better nutrient absorption of essential nutrients, like vitamins and minerals from your food. Goodbye Leaky Gut Reducing your alcohol intake can significantly contribute to healing the gut lining and reducing the risk of a leaky gut. Having a strong gut barrier acts as a defence against toxins and harmful substances entering the bloodstream. Finding...

GLP-1 has been hailed as a game-changer in diabetes and obesity management. Fueled by their weight-loss potential, GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have experienced a surge in popularity, with many turning to them for weight reduction. Interestingly, GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in the gut after a meal. It has several important functions in the body, including: Insulin Regulation: This can help regulate blood sugar levels by prompting the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar rises after eating. Delayed gastric emptying: GLP-1 slows down the rate at which food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine. This...

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...

Is getting your gut health in check at the top of your goals and resolutions list for 2024? Taking control of your gut health is a transformative journey, and understanding what to expect during the initial phases is crucial for a smooth and successful experience. Let’s dive into prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, and what you should expect for your journey ahead. Understanding the connection between prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics The best way to explain the roles that prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics play is to imagine your gut as a beautiful garden. The prebiotics are the nutrient-rich soil and the probiotics...