Gut Basics
This system connects the gut and brain and influences mood and digestion.
What is the gut-brain axis?
These two mental health disorders are strongly linked to gut health.
What are anxiety and depression?
Imbalances in the gut microbiome can lead to these reactions involving foods.
What are food intolerances or sensitivities?
Gut bacteria influence this bodily system involving estrogen, cortisol, etc.
What is the hormone system or hormone balance?
These supplements add beneficial bacteria to support gut health.
What are probiotics?
The gut contains this percentage of the body’s immune cells.
70-80%
Defined as three or more loose stools in 24 hours lasting four weeks or more.
What is chronic diarrhea?
Unhealthy gut bacteria often fuel these intense cravings.
What are sugar cravings?
Gut bacteria affect metabolism and appetite, contributing to this.
What is weight fluctuation?
These feed probiotics and help good bacteria grow.
What are prebiotics?
This network of 100 million+ nerve cells lines the GI tract.
What is the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
Inflammation-related bacteria can cause difficulty with this mental function.
What is staying alert?
Gut bacteria thrive on this nondigestible nutrient found in beans and vegetables.
What is fiber or prebiotic fiber?
These supplements may decrease inflammation and body fat.
What are probiotics?
Yogurt, kombucha, and kimchi are examples of these foods.
What are fermented foods?
This bidirectional system links gut microbes to the brain.
What is the microbiota–gut–brain axis?
A burning sensation caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus.
What is heartburn or acid reflux?
These foods like kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut naturally contain probiotics.
What are fermented foods?
Too much of this nutrient feeds harmful bacteria and worsens gut health.
What is sugar?
This type of diet leads to greater microbial diversity.
What is eating a wide variety of foods?
A condition caused by poor nutrient absorption often linked to chronic diarrhea.
What is malabsorption?
Skin issues like acne, psoriasis, and eczema can signal problems with this.
What is gut health?
Eating a diverse range of these promotes a stronger microbiome.
What are foods or food varieties?
Defined as fewer than three stools per week lasting over six months.
What is chronic constipation?
True or false: Healing the gut can take months or years depending on consistency.
What is true?