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The importance of gut health is making headlines everywhere, but did you know that your gut microbiome—the diverse community of both good and bad bacteria living in your digestive tract—profoundly impacts your hormones?
Kerri-Lee Taylor from Kiko Vitals explains how nurturing your gut can lead to balanced hormones, better skin, improved mood, and overall wellness.
The Gut-Hormone Relationship
Your gut microbiota plays a crucial role in hormone regulation, mainly through a group of bacteria known as the astrobleme. This bacterial group breaks down and eliminates estrogen from the body. A well-balanced microbiota helps maintain hormonal balance by reducing inflammation and supporting stable blood sugar levels, which is essential for healthy hormone function. When your gut is healthy, your body is better equipped to absorb the nutrients needed for hormone restoration.
If you're experiencing symptoms like low libido, mood swings, acne, or bloating, there could be an underlying hormone imbalance linked to your gut health. Improving your gut health can be a game-changer in alleviating these symptoms.
The Role of Gut Health in Hormonal Balance
One of the key functions of your gut is to prevent a condition known as estrogen dominance, where estrogen levels are too high compared to progesterone. The astrobleme plays a vital role here by processing and removing excess estrogen. However, factors like stress, poor sleep, environmental toxins, and an unhealthy diet can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to hormonal imbalances and estrogen dominance.
When your gut is out of balance—whether due to poor diet, vitamin deficiencies, or toxin overload—your body's ability to detoxify estrogen becomes compromised, exacerbating hormone-related issues. Restoring gut health is essential for solving hormone-related symptoms.
Symptoms of an Unhealthy Gut
Hormone imbalances
Bloating and gas
Heartburn
Acne or other skin issues like rosacea or eczema
Chronic diarrhea or constipation
Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
Headaches
Frequent illness
Depression and anxiety
Chronic fatigue
Difficulty losing weight
Gut health also influences weight. Research shows that people with obesity have a less diverse microbiome than lean individuals. As weight is lost, gut flora changes, illustrating the powerful connection between gut health and overall well-being.
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