By: Kiersten Hickman writing for the Healthy
The "gut" may seem like a simple term, but it actually involves numerous parts of the body connected to the digestive and gastrointestinal tracts, as well as the microbiome. The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and microorganisms inside the large intestine, and having a diverse set of bacteria is key for keeping different bodily functions working properly such as the nervous system, immune system, digestive function and even our mental health. What we eat plays a major role in the health of the gut microbiome, and certain foods can harm your gut health. According to Chris Damman, MD, MA, a board-certified gastroenterologist at the University of Washington in Seattle and the chief medical and scientific officer at Supergut, if you're not feeding your gut properly, you could be facing some major health concerns down the line.
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