As we get older, the cumulative effects of life, stress, medications (like antibiotics or reflux tablets), hormone fluctuations, and dietary choices begin to show. Oestrogen and progesterone, both of which play a role in gut motility (the movement of digestive muscles that help move food, fluids, and waste through the gastrointestinal tract) and microbial balanceContinue reading “Gut Health in Your 40s and 50s: Why It Matters & What You Can Do to Improve It”
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Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40
Research increasingly shows us how important gut health is for physical and mental health. Referred to by many as our ‘second brain’, our gut health plays a crucial role in our overall wellness, influencing everything from digestion to immunity and even mood. You can see why it’s important to pay attention to our gut health whatever ourContinue reading “Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40”