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The link between gut health, hormones, skin and weight

Many people think the word gut refers only to their stomach. But the gastrointestinal tract stretches from your mouth all the way to your derriere. Contrary to popular belief, your gut does so much more than just process the food you eat.

Your gut is a complex ecosystem and home to trillions of microorganisms that work hard to support your health and wellbeing.

Emerging research into the gut microbiome is revealing how it influences overall health and immunity in ways never suspected. Research has

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