Many recent studies show that gut health makes weight loss easier. The microbiome in the gut impacts your gut health directly. There are millions of them and a variety of species. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic organisms. They dramatically affect all functions in the body, including gut health. While there are debates on the number of microbes in the body, Scientists agree there are more microbes than cells in our body.
The types of microbes in your gut make a difference in your health and weight loss.
Your body has trillions of microbes, some of which are beneficial and some aren’t. The combination of microbes can make weight loss easy or difficult. Early studies showed that obese people had a different population from those that weren’t. Recent studies followed two groups of people with identical diets and exercise programs. Those that lost weight had similar gut microbes. Their microbes were quite different from those who lost no weight.
The gut produces hormones and performs many other functions.
Hormones are messengers that perform a variety of tasks. Some affect your appetite, while others regulate metabolism. There are over 20 different hormones created in the gut, but the types of hormones vary from individual to individual. That’s because they’re affected by diet, overall health, and stress. These hormones also affect weight loss. They can slow metabolism, increase it, make you hungrier, or diminish your appetite. If your gut is unhealthy, you’ll have diarrhea, gas, bloating, or constipation. An unhealthy gut can cause unintentional weight loss or weight gain.
Diet and exercise affect gut health.
Not only does diet feed the body, but it also feeds the microbes in the gut, too. When you eat a healthy diet, you’re getting all the nutrients, including fiber, to create a healthy body. Soluble fiber is important for a healthy microbiome. It feeds the beneficial microbes, which then create a healthier body. Exercise is also important for gut health. Sugar kills beneficial microbes and increases the population of harmful ones. Not only does the movement aid digestion, but it also boosts the beneficial microbe population. Both are tools for weight loss.
- Your gut health improves your mental health. People with healthy guts are less prone to depression. Depression can lead to a lack of exercise and overeating.
- Mindful eating can help both gut health and weight loss. Chewing your food longer and savoring each bite allows your gut to signal the brain it’s full before you’ve overeaten. It also jump-starts the digestive process so your gut doesn’t have to work as hard.
- Scientists found a relationship between obesity and certain strains of microbes. In people with weight issues, they found the byproducts of the microbes that weren’t in people who weren’t overweight.
- Stress can affect the microbes in your gut. In turn, the microbes directly affect your health. Maintaining gut health means controlling stress, regular exercise, and eating a healthy diet.
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