The microorganisms that live inside your gut are like "little pets living inside your intestinal tract," says Gail Cresci, a microbiome expert at the Cleveland Clinic. These microbes help your digestive system digest food, but also produce vitamins and hormones, regulate inflammation and support your body's immune system.
Your gut plays an important role in your overall well-being and can tell you when things are off internally. It's important to pay attention to signs that you may need to address. Cresci says that there are easy lifestyle changes you can make to boost your gut health. We include what signs to look out for if your gut is unhealthy and potential remedies below.
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Signs of an unhealthy gut
"If you're bloated or you have lots of gas, you may have a disrupted composition and function of the gut microbiome," Cresci said, adding that the only way to know for sure is to have it measured.
Other signs of an unhealthy gut may include:
Fatigue
Food intolerance
Skin irritation or problems
Trouble sleeping
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