One of our favorite topics here at Let’s Get Crackin’ is the microbiome… aka your gut flora. It’s all of the good bacteria that is in your gut that is an integral part of your immune system. We under estimate its impact. Research has revealed that microbes of all kinds are instrumental in the functioning of our bodies.
Beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics are known for their ability to help your body in many ways:
- Counteracting inflammation and control the growth of disease causing bacteria.
- Producing vitamins, aminoacids (protein precursors), absorb minerals, and eliminate toxins
- Controlling asthma and reducing the risk of allergies
- Benefitting your mood and mental health
- Impacting your weight, for better or worse
Everyone’s microbiome composition varies. It is based on factors such as diet, health history, anti-biotic exposure, geographic locations, chemical exposures, hygiene, and other environmental factors. It is becoming increasingly clear that destroying your gut flora with antibiotics and pharmaceutical drugs, harsh environmental chemicals, and toxic foods is a primary factor in rising disease rates.
This is why it is important to stress a diet rich in whole organic, unprocessed foods along with traditionally cultured or fermented foods and plenty of fiber. Also, a high quality probiotic supplement can also be helpful in restoring your gut flora (especially when taking antibiotics and eating processed foods).
We can’t stress it enough… PROTECT YOUR MICROBIOME!
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