{"id":3132,"date":"2017-01-27T17:54:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T22:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyzesty.com\/?p=3132"},"modified":"2024-09-19T19:41:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T23:41:28","slug":"top-3-supplements-for-healing-the-gut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyzesty.com\/top-3-supplements-for-healing-the-gut\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Supplements for Healing the Gut"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you followed me for some time you already know that my main focus when it comes to maintaining a\u00a0healthy body and mind is really the GUT<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n

Your gut sits at the core of your physical and mental health and is responsible for your overall well-being. It directly impacts your mood, energy and even weight.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Like Hippocrates said “All disease begins in the gut”<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
And I don’t take this quote lightly. Time and time again studies show the connection between the gut and many other diseases that don’t seem to be connected at first, such as hypothyroid, depression, skin disorders, diabetes and other autoimmune disorders. While most of these diseases at first sight have nothing to do with the gut, more and more studies show that an unhealthy gut (or leaky-gut) might be at the root cause of these diseases and many other digestive issues.<\/h5>\n
When your Gut is out of balance, not only is your digestion compromised, but it triggers inflammation in your body, which in turn brings upon a multitude of inflammation-related health problems. These include, but are not limited to, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other digestive ailments, depression, weight gain, migraines, autoimmune diseases, fatigue, fogginess, food allergies and sensitivities, all the way to cancers.<\/h5>\n
I am actually a living example of the devastating effects an unbalanced gut could have on one’s well-being. For years I struggled with digestive issues, followed by the diagnosis of hypothyroid (Hashimoto’s disease, which is an auto-immune disorder where the body is attacking its own cells) and later on the development of colon cancer.<\/h5>\n
At the time I didn’t make the connection between all these problems and the gut, but as part of my healing journey I worked with integrative doctors and ended up immersing myself in the study of integrative nutrition. With every change I made in my diet and lifestyle I came to understand the importance of a balanced gut for a healthy mind and body\u00a0and pin-point the root cause for all my suffering.<\/h5>\n
My story was what inspired me to create a ripple effect and help others achieve vibrant health by healing the gut first. That’s why healing the gut sits at the foundation of my one-on-one coaching programs and is the focus of my newly published book “Your Healthy Zesty Life<\/a>“.<\/h5>\n
Aside from making gradual nutritional and lifestyle changes for healing your gut and achieving vibrant health I also recommend supplementing with gut healing herbs and supplements. This is something I cover in more detail in my book<\/a>.<\/h5>\n

Here are the top 3 supplements I recommend for healing your gut:<\/span><\/h4>\n

1. Probiotics<\/span><\/h4>\n
A well-balanced Gut helps us fully digest food, properly absorb nutrients from food, and keeps infections and viruses at bay. For that, we need to increase the intake of beneficial bacteria, known as probiotic, through our diet or\/and probiotic supplements (always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement regimen).<\/h5>\n
When choosing a probiotic supplement look for a good quality probiotic that has at least 5\u00a0strains of microorganisms and 5 billion or more CFU (colony forming units).<\/h5>\n
Alternatively, get in the habit of adding more probiotic rich foods to your diet, such as:<\/h5>\n