Imagine "little pets living inside your intestinal tract." That's how Cleveland Clinic microbiome expert Gail Cresci describes the trillions of microbes in your gut. Those microbes not only impact your gut health and break down food but also affect your overall well-being, as they support your immunity, regulate inflammation in the body, and even produce vital compounds like vitamins and hormones.
Knowing how crucial your gut health is to your overall health, it's important to pay attention when it gives you signs that it may be struggling. Cresci says there are things you can do to restore your microbiome's health.
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Signs of an unhealthy gut to watch out for
"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:
Vomiting or an upset stomach
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Food intolerance
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