Your gut rules everything around it, from your brain function to energy production to hormone balance. So we’ve rounded out 8 fascinating facts that you may or may not know about your gut. Plus we’ve outlined methods to keep it — and you – in tip-top shape.
1. It Houses Lots Of Bugs
Trillions of microscopic bugs live in your intestines. There are more bacteria living in your gut than cells in your body. And if you upset these bugs and throw them off-balance, you’ll start noticing problems head to toe. You can keep these bugs happy by feeding them with live organisms and plant fibers called prebiotics and probiotics.
2. It’s Your Second Brain
Your gut houses its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system (ENS). The nerve cells in the ENS are connected to your brain’s central nervous system (CNS) through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
These systems constantly talk with each other, transmitting information about the state of the digestive system to the brain and vice versa. This communication impacts the movement of food through the digestive system, the release of digestive enzymes, the absorption of nutrients, regulation of hunger hormones, and even mood. Stress can cause the CNS to send signals to the ENC, leading to digestive upset. For example, those “gut feelings” — that’s your gut talking directly with your brain!
An unhealthy gut can disrupt this communication. One reason to keep your microbiome healthy!
3. It Can Make You Happier
Did you know the majority of your body’s serotonin is produced in the gut? Often called the “feel-good hormone,” serotonin plays an important role in mood regulation and overall well-being. While many associate serotonin with the brain, research shows that a significant amount is actually produced in the gut.
If your gut isn’t happy, you aren’t happy. Much of the root cause goes back to those bugs we talked about earlier. Too many bad bacteria and not enough healthy bacteria can trigger a fiery response from the body and affect the production of serotonin.
5. It Can Help You Maintain A Healthy Weight
Individuals with higher body weight may have different compositions of intestinal bacteria compared to those with a healthy weight. This observation has led to further research to understand the reasons behind these differences.
Experts believe it could be because an unhealthy gut affects the absorption of nutrients, alters the production of hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate appetite and metabolism, and increases inflammation, all of which can contribute to weight gain.
Additionally, unhealthy, clogged up bowels can lead to the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, which can produce waste that can disrupt metabolism and contribute to weight gain.
6. It Can Keep Your Skin Clear and Healthy
Imbalances in the gut microbiome can lead to blemished and irritated skin.
A healthy microbiome can help reduce support a healthy inflammatory response while promoting the body’s natural functions to help keep the skin clear and healthy. Additionally, healthy intestinal lining can help the body absorb nutrients essential for healthy skin, such as vitamins and minerals.
7. It Carries Around Waste
It goes without saying that your bowels contain feces and undigested food. But you might not know that all the toxins you encounter from food, water or the environment can get stuck.
Even if you are regular, chances are you still have a lot of gunk stuck in your gut. You need to “flush” it all away to create a healthy environment for good bacteria to thrive.
8. It Can “Leak” If You Don’t “Seal” It
The gut has a lining composed of a single layer of cells known as the epithelium. If this seal is damaged, it can allow substances to pass through the lining and into the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and a wide range of health problems.
Many things can cause this damage, such as poor diet, stress, certain medications, and, you guessed it — unhealthy gut flora!
This three-step approach arms you with everything you need to help transform your gut from the crucial angles mentioned throughout this article.
Inno Cleanse
Inno Cleanse – Gives your body a total reset by gently flushing out unwanted waste. This one-of-a-kind formula uses clinically backed natural ingredients like cascara sagrada, cape aloe, fennel seed, bentonite, milk thistle and more to gently soothe and cleanse your insides.
Inno Gut Restore
Inno Gut Restore – This advanced formula will flood your gut with beneficial bacteria and digestive enzymes. Expect to improve digestive function and eliminate stomach discomfort and excess gas while getting rid of bloating in a matter of days.
This unique formula contains:
- Super Probiotic Blend – 10.15 billion CFU per serving of a variety of good lactobacillus and bifidobacterium bacteria.
- Advanced Prebiotic Compound – Jerusalem artichoke and inulin root powder.
- Cutting-Edge Digestive Enzymes – Pepzyme AG™ and DigeSEB®; patented digestive enzyme blends known to be the most studied and proven effective blends of advanced digestive enzymes on the market.
It also contains ginger root extract, known for its powerful soothing properties.
Inno Gut Protect
Inno Gut Protect – This product seals the deal and fortifies the gut lining with a cutting-edge postbiotic compound called CoreBiome®. This is a first-of-its-kind tributyrin, the most bioavailable form of butyrate, which is a nutrient produced by bacteria in the gut from dietary fiber.
Butyrate (found in CoreBiome®) is the most important short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) for gut health and the main fuel for the gut cells, and will help support:
- Repair damaged gut lining
- A healthy inflammatory system
- Supercharge your immune system
Inno Gut Protect also has a super probiotic blend for further digestive health support and grape seed extract. This powerful antioxidant helps the intestinal lining fight oxidative stress and improves gut barrier function.
Final thoughts
Hopefully, these gut facts help you realize how vital this complex organ is for gastrointestinal health, total-body health and happiness. When you take care of your gut, it takes care of you!
Don’t know where to start? Inno Supps’ Complete Gut Health Stack has everything you need! Flush out waste, flood your system with good bacteria, and strengthen and seal the gut lining!
