Poor gut health results in fatigue
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska
People with chronic fatigue syndrome have different gut bugs compared to healthy people. We all have approximately one and a half kilograms of microbes in our gut. These microbes have a major effect on the immune system that lives in your gut. Having too many of the wrong bugs can cause a leaky gut, leading to elevated systemic inflammation. Fatigue and low mood are common symptoms of an inflamed gut.
Fatigue can really interfere with your day to day life. There are many different factors that play a role when assessing the root cause of fatigue, and often there can be multiple causes.
Here are some reasons why your gut can affect your energy level:
Leaky gut
Also known as increased intestinal permeability, a leaky gut is basically where little holes or gaps form between the cells of the digestive tract. This is problematic, as large food particles and toxins which are usually contained in the gut, leak into the bloodstream causing the immune system to respond. When your gut lining is inflamed and damaged, it is less able to absorb nutrients. Iron, magnesium and B12 deficiencies are common in those with gut problems. Deficiencies of these nutrients are commonly associated with low energy or fatigue.
Gut infections or dysbiosis
When the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut gets too far out of alignment, it can cause a wealth of problems. Candida overgrowth, H. Pylori, a parasitic infection or a general imbalance can affect nutrient absorption, cause inflammation in the gut, weaken the immune system and contribute to feelings of fatigue. A research team conducted a study where they analysed stool samples and blood samples and were accurately able to diagnose 83% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome. This says a lot for the involvement of gut bacteria in fatigue. Dysbiosis in the gut can lead to the development of irritable bowel syndrome. BactoClear capsules may help medically diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome.
Sluggish intestines
It makes a lot of sense that constipation can cause fatigue when you think about it. Your stool is made up of dead and living microbes and waste products that your body wants to get rid of. If you aren’t having regular bowel motions, your body will reabsorb some toxins through the walls of the intestines, putting them back into circulation where they can damage your cells. You should be passing at least one bowel motion daily to get rid of this toxic waste. Fibretone powder is made of psyllium husk, plus herbs and amino acids, to encourage healthy bowel motions.
Food intolerance
Unlike food allergies, food intolerances often go undetected as their symptoms can be subtle or common, such as tiredness, blocked sinuses, rashes or headaches. When you eat foods that you’re intolerant to, it causes inflammation in your gut lining and triggers an immune response. It’s a bit of a catch 22 because when your gut is inflamed, you are more likely to react to certain foods. Keeping a food and symptom diary could help to track down food intolerances you may have.
Gut Health powder contains glutamine, soothing fibres and a probiotic to calm inflammation in the gut lining and improve the balance of good bacteria.
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