A healthy gut plays a significant role in overall functioning of the human body. An unhealthy diet can affect your gut health and lead to some unpleasant symptoms.
Other lifestyle factors such as high-stress levels, inadequate sleep or low/no physical activity can also deteriorate your gut health.
When your gut is not working properly, there are several common symptoms that your body may show.
The Gut also known as the gastrointestinal system is essential for virtually every bodily system and function to operate at optimum performance.
Here are some signs of unhealthy gut you need to watch out for.
1. Upset stomach
Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and heartburn are all signs of an unhealthy gut. So, if you are going through these, you should not ignore these and address the issue.
2. Bad breath
“Gut imbalance allows certain types of H. pylori bacteria to take up residence in your GI tract. These bacteria are at the root of many stomach ulcers, and bad breath,” the nutritionist mentions in the post.
3. Breakouts and skin irritations
Some symptoms of an unhealthy gut are also visible on your skin. An unbalanced microbiome increases your skin’s sensitivity making it more prone to issues like eczema, dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.
4. Sleep disturbance
An unhealthy gut may disturb your sleep cycle and lead to sleep disturbances such as insomnia. Serotonin is a hormone produced in the gut that affects your mood and sleep, so gut damage can impair the ability to sleep well. An inadequate sleep schedule can lead to chronic fatigue, making it difficult to perform day to day activities. A poor sleep schedule can also create a hormonal imbalance.
5. Food intolerances
Food intolerances are the result of difficulty digesting certain foods that don’t suit your body. Some food intolerances are a result of poor quality of bacteria in the gut.
