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Home / Longevity / Ulcerative Colitis Learning Center / What the Gut?! Signs You Have an Unhealthy Gut Or Worse…

What the Gut?! Signs You Have an Unhealthy Gut Or Worse…

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A lot of research has gone into establishing a relationship between having a healthy gut and maintaining good overall health. The question is though, how do you know if you have an unhealthy gut?

Well, there are a few tell-tale signs to look out for. The good news is that it’s never too late to make things right. 

Typical Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

While changes in your health are not always related to your gut, these are some of the issues that you should never ignore. 

Stomach trouble

If you’re experiencing persistent bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, it may mean that there’s something wrong with your gut. For example, an abundance of the wrong bacteria can cause fermentation to occur and produce excess gas. Other bacteria can lead to diarrhea.

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Chronic fatigue

Studies have linked an unhealthy gut to chronic fatigue syndrome. Of course, other factors can affect this but if you can’t pin your exhaustion on anything else, it might be your gut.

Mood disorders

In other studies, having a healthy gut leads to having more stable moods and fewer issues with mental health problems. The opposite is true for an unhealthy gut. 

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Trouble concentrating

With the significant link between the gut and brain, it’s no surprise that having an unhealthy gut can affect your ability to focus.

Unexplained food cravings

It has been shown that people who don’t eat properly can experience cravings for certain foods. This is especially true of sugar.

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Inexplicable weight changes

Researchers found completely different microbiomes when they compared those who were overweight and those who weren’t. According to health professionals, those who ate a predominantly Western diet were more likely to have the bacteria that favored being overweight.

Frequent skin irritations

An unhealthy gut can manifest in your skin. If you’ve noticed a recent flare-up of eczema or psoriasis, the problem could be

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