The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

BE GOOD TO YOUR GUT

BRAIN

Your gut can impact mental processes such as memory and learning. It also has an effect on your sleep cycle and influences your stress levels.

MOUTH

Several gut conditions can result in symptoms in or around your mouth, while some oral conditions might even lead to a gastrointestinal disease.

MENTAL HEALTH

Your gut bacteria can influence your mood; an imbalance in gut bacteria has been linked to depression and anxiety.

BONES

It might sound hard to believe but bacteria in your gut help to regulate bone-building processes and influence your bone mass.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Most of your immune defence is in your gut. Bacteria play a key role in influencing immune reactions in your body.

BODY FAT

Multiple studies show that imbalances and lack of diversity of gut bacteria can lead to more fat storage and poor insulin sensitivity.

DIGESTION

Your gut is the hub of digestion and absorption, allowing you to extract nutrients and energy from the food you eat.

SKIN

Inflammation, rosacea, eczema, hives and other skin conditions can be linked to the health of

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