Good Gut Health

Benefits of Gut Microbiome

· Directly influences every major body system

· Help digest your meals

· Make essential nutrients that you are unable to produce on your own

· Influence the expression of your DNA and protect you from disease

· Play a critical role in your appetite regulation, allergies, metabolism, and even neurological function and behavior

· Play a huge impact on the way you feel

· 70% of your entire immune system is located within your gut

Top 12 Foods & Natural Remedies

1. High -Fiber Foods

· Complex carbohydrates that your body cannot digest, therefore it becomes fuel for healthy bacteria in your gut

· Bacteria feed on undigested fiber and produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, which is your cell’s primary source of energy

· Lack of butyrate causes inflammation which triggers leaky gut, otherwise known as intestinal hyperpermeability

· Leaky gut causes autoimmune diseases, allergies, asthma, obesity, mental health disorders, and various gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome

2. Prebiotic Fiber Supplements

· Prebiotic fibers produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium

· Examples of prebiotic supplements include Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG), D-mannose, Acacia Fiber, Glucomannan, Larch Arabinogalactans, Green Banana Flour, and Fucoidan

· Feed the friendly gut bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract to help reduce inflammation and improve your immune system

View our Supplement Recommendation: Fiber Plus Capsules

3. Fermented Foods

· Makes foods more nutritionally rich by creating probiotics and prebiotics and making vitamins and amino acids more bioavailable

· Enhances protein quality and increases the absorption of B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc, all of which are important for mental health

· Help reduce toxins and anti-nutrients

· Examples of fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha

4. Probiotic Supplements

· Improve the composition of the microbiome

· Regulate bowel transit time to prevent constipation

· Reduce inflammation in the gut

· Heal colon tissue and strengthen the intestinal barrier to prevent leaky gut

· Stimulate short-chain fatty acid production

· Lower gut pH

· Bind to viruses such as rotavirus and reducing their effects

· Decrease the effects of bacterial toxins such as Clostridium difficile

· Dampen the overactivity of the immune system in conditions such as eczema, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies

View our Supplement Recommendation: Probiotic Daily Support

5. L-Glutamine

· Main source of energy for the cells of the small intestine and is a key molecule in the formation of new tissue

· Supplemental L-Glutamine gives the gut the energy it needs to repair and maintain its barrier function for healing leaky gut

· Help relieve diarrhea, constipation and other undesirable digestive complaints such as abdominal pain, gas, and bloating

· Precursor for making glutathione which plays a key role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress

· Supports good blood circulation and perfusion of exercising muscles

View our Supplement Recommendation: L-Glutamine

6. Digestive Enzymes

· Proteins that your body produces to control chemical reactions

· Essential for the absorption of nutrients as they speed up the breakdown of food into the building blocks

· Supplementation of digestive enzymes has been used extensively to treat various disorders such as metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes, and intestinal disorders and inflammation

· Diet and lifestyle changes that help stimulate your body’s own production of digestive enzymes are chewing your food properly, avoiding fluid with meals consume bitter foods such as endive and apple cider vinegar, and address food intolerances

View our Supplement Recommendation: Digestive Enzyme with Betaine

7. Testing

· Comprehensive Stool analysis quantifies the levels of beneficial bacteria, measures inflammation in the gut, and detects the presence of pathogenic species of bacteria, yeast, and parasites

· Complete Microbiome Mapping Test assesses the microbiome with particular attention to microbes that cause disease or that disrupt normal microbial balance

· Organic Acids Test measures nutrient deficiencies, along with the presence of pathogenic species that are associated with leaky gut

· SIBO Breath Test measures the presence and abundance of microbes in the small intestine

· IgG Food Sensitivity Test measures reactivity to increasing number of foods which indicate leaky gut

· Lactulose/Mannitol test measures the presence of non-metabolized sugars called lactulose and mannitol, which are found in the blood stream when the gut is hyperpermeable

8. Glutathione

· The body’s master antioxidant and needed by every cell to defend itself against free radicals and oxidative damage

· Used in liver detoxification to metabolize toxins and medications

· Examples of glutathione-rich foods are spinach, avocado, asparagus, and okra

View our Supplement Recommendation: L-Glutathione

9. Curcumin

· Great remedy for gut health as it is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

· Matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects

· Works by reducing the response of specific protein-cytokines that occur in the process of inflammation

· As an antioxidant, curcumin neutralizes free radicals, relieving oxidative stress and cell damage

· As an anti-inflammatory, curcumin has been shown to be effective in digestive conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and acid reflux

· Assist in detoxification as it binds to heavy metals in the body, reduces toxin-induced inflammation and increases the production of enzymes required for detoxification

View our Supplement Recommendation: Turiva

10. Plant-Based Collagen Builders

· Plays a critical role in supporting the integrity of the gut

· Amino acids that are most important for collagen production include glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and lysine

· Examples of plant-based sources of amino acids are nuts, seeds, legumes, and mushroom

View our Supplement Recommendation: CollaGEN Collagen Factors

11. Melatonin

· Melatonin in the gut supports immune function, promoting a healthy inflammatory response, and supporting antioxidant status

· Plays a role in maintaining a balanced gut microbiota which also functions according to your circadian rhythm

· These microbes are critically important to maintaining a healthy gut ecosystem, maintaining healthy gut lining, and for the repairing of cells during sleep, all of which are essential in the prevention of disease

View our Supplement Recommendation: Melatonin

12. Water

· Essential to every single cell in our body and to the microbes that reside within us

· Significant influence on gut motility and peristalsis, a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract

· Lack of water causes your large intestine to soak water from the food you consume, making it hard to pass, causing pain and constipation