How your gut flora affects your well-being

How significant is your gut flora to your overall well-being? It plays a major role. For instance, over 75% of your immune system is found in the gut. A happy gut flora also contributes to digestive comfort, helping to manage issues like gas, bloating, and acid reflux.

Become BFFs with your gut

Looking after your gut is important for many bodily processes, not least for the immune system. A happy gut contributes to a strong immune system. The gut flora consists of millions of beneficial bacteria of various species and plays a role in several important bodily processes. Among other things, it works with the gut's mucous membrane to form a protective barrier between the intestinal tract and the bloodstream. The gut bacteria produce vitamins and other components that are important for the hormonal and nervous systems.

5 ways to keep your gut happy

1. Top up on good bacteria. By eating plenty of fermented foods, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, you replenish your lactic acid bacteria. These help to balance the gut environment and can support the absorption of several important vitamins and minerals.

2. Eat more prebiotic fibre. Prebiotic fibres are dietary fibres that act as food for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. You can find them in foods like onions, garlic, asparagus, and oats.

3. Eat a rainbow of vegetables. Colourful fruits, vegetables, and berries also contain polyphenols, which are antioxidants. They also act as nourishment for the gut's beneficial bacteria, which in turn contribute to smoother digestion.

4. Get more exercise. Physical activity contributes to the pace of your intestinal transit and is also an effective way to reduce and manage stress. Long-term stress can negatively affect the gut. That's why an extra walk or a workout session now and then can be beneficial!

5. Take supplements with lactic acid bacteria and digestive enzymes. If you find it difficult to get enough lactic acid bacteria through your diet, a supplement is a good option. For example, our Dophilus 15 contains 15 billion lactic acid bacteria per capsule. The production of digestive enzymes also decreases with age. Therefore, it can be beneficial to supplement and support your digestion. We recommend our Ergozyme and Vegan Enzymes!