The gut is made up of organs that are in charge of removing toxins from the body, digestion, and absorbing vitamins and nutrients. These organs include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, large intestine (colon), and the anus.
Changes in the health of our gut can be due to bacteria in our digestive system, stomach acid, and gut immunity. The gut houses 70 percent of the cells that make up the immune system, and the immune systems primary function is to protect the body from infection. We have a gut lining that, when compromised, can lead to toxins leaking into the bloodstream; causing the body to go into attack mode.
Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut Include:
-Upset stomach
-Autoimmune conditions
-Cancer
-High sugar diet
-Food intolerances
-Thyroid issues
-Poor sleep and fatigue
-Chronic disease
-Mental health, mood, and