Digestive health is something that affects every person globally. Symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and even just an upset stomach are all signs of poor digestive/gut health.
When someone has poor gut health it basically means that the proportion of good to bad bacteria is not very high in a lot of people’s stomachs. There are temporary causes such as illness, antibiotic use, or just a bad meal that can lead to poor health, but many are much longer term. A poor diet and lack of exercise will produce an undiverse and unhealthy digestive system in the long term.
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Most modern day foods are overly processed, sugary, and pesticide filled. These are all going to lead to a weak gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is the collection of all the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in one’s digestive tract. It accounts for 70-80% of all immune function, and its health is very important.
Today 62% of people worldwide suffer from digestive complaints yearly, and 44% of people in the U.S specifically suffer from them monthly while in their workplace. It’s an inconvenience and a sign of a greater issue. It’s not all without hope though for those with digestive issues, there are easy and practical solutions.
Many of these are health fixes at large. Anyone that starts to eat unprocessed, nutritional, and high quality foods will see health improvements across the board. The same can be said for exercise, reducing drug use, and spending time outside. Overall, living a healthy life is the most assured and practical way to improve one’s digestive health.
The Benefits Of Probiotics
Obviously though, that’s a lot easier said than done. Many people don’t have the money for nutritional food, don’t have the time to exercise, and don’t have the overall means to live a completely healthy lifestyle. This is where supplements come in, specifically, probiotics.
Probiotics are one of the alternatives to naturally producing a strong gut microbiome. Probiotics are bacteria that will take over one’s digestive system and produce more positive and helpful bacteria. They come not only in supplements, but in fermented foods like yogurt and cheese.
This makes probiotics an easy long term alternative to a drastic lifestyle change. They are scientifically shown to reduce diarrhea, certain illnesses, and general symptoms of digestive discomfort. They’re also thought to help with allergies, obesity disorders, metabolic disorders, UTI’s, and inflammatory bowel disease.
While probiotics shouldn’t serve as an individuals only means to increase their health. They can certainly be a strong supplement to help promote positive growth in their digestive health. For anyone feeling consistent or occasional digestive distress, it’s at least worth consideration.
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