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YOUR GUT AND YOU
by Karen Pascal & Joan Williams
Gut Bacteria and Heart Health
In recent years, several studies have indicated that gut
health and heart health are intricately connected, and
the secrets to a healthy heart lay within the gut. In
fact, gut bacteria play a primary role in linking high
cholesterol and blood pressure to heart diseases.
Patients diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition
are more likely to suffer from heart diseases.
There can be various reasons for the gut bacteria to
cause problems that relate to brain health. One of the
major causes is that the bacteria that should only be
found in the colon migrate to the small intestine,
resulting in heart problems.
Another primary cause for heart conditions is the
exposure of certain bacteria to a high protein diet
that can produce harmful heart-related by-products.
The third reason associated with heart ailments is the
problematic bacteria leak into the bloodstream
through the gastrointestinal lining, which leads to
systemic inflammation.
The Gut-Brain Connection Recent studies suggest that
a human being’s brain and gut health are interlinked
to each other. Researchers have expressed this idea
with solid proof that the human brain affects our gut
health and vice versa.
The communication medium that takes place between
both organs is referred to as the ‘gut-brain axis.’ Gut
health also plays a key role in managing our stress
levels and overall state-of-mind.
Many mental health issues arise due to poor human
microbiome, including depression and anxiety. In the
same way, stress can cause numerous gastrointestinal
system problems, like bloating and chronic nausea.
It can also trigger inflammatory bowel syndrome,
irritable bowel syndrome, and other gastrointestinal
conditions that are exceptionally harmful to the
human microbiome.
Moreover, the brain also contributes to deciding how
long a stomach should hold a particular food item. For
instance, when a person has had a fatty meal, the
brain usually talks the stomach into keeping the food
longer than usual, breaking it down at a gradual
speed.
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the Gut-Brain Axis Gut health
and brain health are interlinked, which is why we can
improve our gut-brain connection by simply changing
the gut bacteria.
Probiotics are usually used for this specific purpose, as
they impart healthy gut benefits when consumed.
However, it should be kept in mind that not all
probiotics are the same.
The ones that affect your brain along with the gut
health are referred to as ‘psychobiotics.’ Several studies
have shown positive impacts and symptoms in many
cases when the patients diagnosed with depression,
stress, and anxiety were treated with psychobiotics.
Prebiotics are fibers, fermented by the gut bacteria,
affecting our brain health. Researchers have done
several studies in recent years that indicate a
significant reduction in stress levels with prebiotics.
One study, in particular, revealed the result that when
a patient diagnosed with a high-stress hormone,
cortisol, was treated with a prebiotic called
‘galactooligosaccharides,’ their hormone level was
notably reduced.
Mind & Body, The Holistic Way LLC
Karen Pascal
Holistic Health And Wellness Coach, CEO & Founder
karen@mindandbodytheholisticway.com
Tel: 1(800)-836-3055
Joan Williams
Holistic Health And Wellness Coach, CEO & Founder
Living The Holistic Lifestyle Body Mind And Soul LLC
ripeberry01@aol.com
Tel: 1(800)-852-0609
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