When was the last time you really listened to your gut?
Symptoms like bloating and constipation, that can cause discomfort and irritation in everyday life, are often the most obvious – and common – signs that our gut is not happy.
As we learn more about our guts, all signs seem to suggest that supporting digestive functioning is a huge factor in our general wellbeing.
Luckily, new wellness range Good Gut from high street hero Boots is offering a simple solution to gut happiness with a helping hand in creating the best environment on the inside that will help us shine on the outside.
Here’s why experts believe wellness begins by supporting good gut health.
What makes the gut happy?
The gut is a complex structure that serves as the gateway between our outsides and insides, absorbing minerals and nutrients from our food.
Scientists think poor gut functioning has got a lot to do with the balance of our gut microbiome, which are the species of bacteria living in our intestines.
Often, we think of bacteria as a bad thing, that we spend our lives trying to fight, when actually we need a diversity of bacteria in our guts to protect us from infections and support mental as well as physical functioning.
Thanks to Boots Good Gut Live Friendly Bacteria, we can help fill our guts with 25 billion bacteria, proven to reach the gut alive.
The Boots Good Gut Live Friendly Bacteria + Skin & Hair Supplement contains all those billions of biotic cultures, along with zinc and selenium that aim to maintain the appearance of normal skin and hair at the same time.
Why should we trust our guts?
Symptoms of bad gut health go far beyond traditional tummy problems, like gas, diarrhea, heartburn and bloating.
There are an increasing number of studies showing the communication between the brain and the gut, with research indicating that the side-effects of poor functioning can affect our behaviour and mental functions, as well.
Not only that, but there is reason to believe that bloating, seen as a direct indicator of an unhappy gut, can lead to irritability because the liver is dealing with more toxins from the colon potentially leaving us feeling foggy and lethargic.
How can we support better gut function?
Since it’s got such a big role in our digestion, the functioning of the gut can be greatly affected by our diets.
For example, not many people know how important fibre – that we get from fruit, vegetables, pulses, nuts and wholegrains – is for promoting normal gut function.
The healthy bacteria in our gut feed on the fibre we digest, helping them to increase in number and kind.
Boots Good Gut Daily Fibre aims to provide up to 20 per cent of our recommended 30g daily intake in one low-calorie drink, designed to be taken with food. Featuring a hint of tropical flavour, this product is even packed with Aloe Vera, L-glutamine, and calcium to support normal digestion. For bonus points, it’s also vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Experts believe that calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes, so foods like milk, cheese and yogurt can be beneficial for our guts.
However, those living with lactose intolerance have a restricted intake of dairy foods since they don’t naturally produce enough of the digestive enzyme lactase to break down lactose (the sugar found in milk).
So thankfully, the new Boots Good Gut Lactase Enzyme helps to improve lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose* meaning they can enjoy dairy foods and drinks once more.
*Tolerance to lactose is variable and it’s recommended that you seek advice from your GP as to the role of this substance in your diet.
source https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/11/supporting-gut-key-wellness-10639284/
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