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"We all know by now that the pillars of a healthy lifestyle are regular
exercise, eating enough fruit and vegetables, a good night’s sleep and staying
hydrated. All of these things also support the gut microbiome – all the
microbes that live in your digestive system – but there are some extras to
consider if you want to optimise your gut health.
It’s widely accepted among those of us who study the gut microbiome that a
healthy gut is one that contains a diverse range of microbes and has an
effective gut barrier (the lining between your intestine and bloodstream).
Let’s look at diet first. It probably has the biggest influence on your gut
health. Diets high in fibre, unsaturated fatty acids (found in fish and nuts),
and polyphenols (chemicals found in plants) will promote a healthy gut, while
those high in saturated fats, additives (such as “E numbers”) and sugar can
harm gut health. So avoid consuming a lot of ultra-processed foods.
Emulsifiers, a common additive in ultra-processed foods, have been found to
cause intestinal inflammation and a leaky gut. The most common ones to look out
for on packaging are lecithin, polysorbates (such as E433) and carrageenan.
These additives are also common in protein supplements, whose popularity has
steadily been increasing since the early 2000s, especially among gym goers
looking to bulk up."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
