Gut Health
The gut is part of the digestive or gastrointestinal system comprising the stomach, small intestines (Ileum), and large intestines (Colon). The primary function of your stomach and intestines is to ensure the absorption of nutrients from your food and facilitate the excretion of waste. An integral part of gut health revolves around the microbiome, or the bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the stomach and the digestive system. The stomach and intestines comprise many microbiomes. These microbes, especially bacteria, are known for breaking down food and converting it into essential nutrients that the body needs. However, not all microbes are good since some bacteria harm your health because they cause discomfort and other illnesses. Interestingly, certain bacteria are more frequently present in people with conditions like obesity, cancer, autism, and so on. So, the availability of beneficial or harmful microbiomes can be used as an indicator in determining gut health. However, the food you ...