Think your gut is only responsible for digesting foods? Think again.
Your gut is a complex, delicately balanced ecosystem teeming with life. It is home to approximately 300 different strains of bacteria and microorganisms. Before you get too grossed out, it is important to realize that these strains are actually beneficial - or, more accurately, integral - to your health.
When all of these bacteria are properly balanced, people tend to enjoy great overall health. When the ecosystem gets thrown out of balance, on the other hand, a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms can result. Keep reading to learn more about gut health and how to keep your digestive ecosystem in prime condition, courtesy of the team at The Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy.
Symptoms Of An Unhealthy Gut
If your gut is unhealthy, it can throw your entire body out of balance. Some symptoms of an unhealthy gut are relatively obvious, such as:
- Bloating
- Diarrhea / Gas
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food Allergies
- Ulcers
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux
- Diabetes
However, digestion-related symptoms such as these aren't the only complaints of people with unhealthy guts. Believe it or not, an unhealthy gut can result in a variety of other (seemingly unrelated) symptoms, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Mood Swings
- Chronic Fatigue
- Poor Immune Health
- Skin Problems
- Weight Challenges
What Makes A Gut Unhealthy?
With so many microorganisms competing for survival, the gut is an immensely delicate ecosystem. It can be thrown off by a variety of different things. Some examples include drinking chlorinated water, taking antibiotics, eating too many processed foods, drinking too much alcohol, and taking oral contraceptives and/or certain medications.
What Can I Do To Restore Gut Health?
Fortunately, you don't have to live with the symptoms of an unhealthy gut. You also don't have to wait for an official diagnosis before you can safely begin trying some things to naturally restore balance to your body's internal ecosystem. Cleaning up your diet and limiting alcohol intake are important first steps. In addition to these lifestyle changes, taking a probiotic can be a great way to promote gut health.
Our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy is proud to offer Ortho Biotics by OrthoMolecular Products. Ortho Biotic is an over-the-counter supplement that contains active strains of healthy bacteria that have scientifically been shown to restore microflora balance by enhancing "resident" probiotics. When taken regularly, it can strengthen the gut-immune barrier, promote inflammatory balance, and improve immune function. For more information about Ortho Biotics, give us a call at (573) 964-6786 or stop by and see us!
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!
111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 964-6786
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Monday-Thursday
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