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We all have an intimate relationship with our guts. The bacteria that call our GI tract home play a central role in maintaining healthy immune function, nutrient absorption, and more. In fact, research has shown that having a healthy gut can even help you lose weight and keep it off. That being said, our microbial ecosystem isn’t always so happy. Stress, antibiotics, poor diet, excess alcohol… the list goes on of what can disturb the balance in our gut. As a result, imbalanced gut flora has been linked to a number of health problems including digestive issues (like SIBO), autoimmune conditions (like celiac disease), and even acne and eczema flare-ups. To get your gut in tip-top shape again, here is everything you need to know about this often overlooked system…

Nutrient deficiency is the result of an inadequate diet. Nutritional deficiencies can be classified as micronutrient deficiency and macronutrient deficiency. A micronutrient deficiency is a lack of vitamins, minerals, or amino acids in the body responsible for certain processes such as metabolism and immune functioning. Examples of micronutrient deficiencies include iron-deficiency anemia, scurvy, rickets, and osteoporosis. A macronutrient deficiency is a lack of protein, fat or carbohydrate in the body that is essential to proper functioning while all three micronutrients have specific functions protein is particularly important for cell repair and immune function.

Your gut contains trillions of bacteria, which are critical for your health—and your mood. Probiotics are a type of “good” bacteria that may help keep the other microbes in balance and prevent disease. Here’s what you need to know about probiotics:

You may know that osteoporosis is an important condition to prevent. But what about the importance of increasing bone density? Do you know how you can do that? Increasing bone density with diet and exercise plays an important role in preventing osteoporosis. You have probably heard of other ways to increase your bone density, such as taking bisphosphonates or using strontium ranelate (Sr-Ca). However, these treatments can have side effects such as kidney damage and weakness. Fortunately, there are many healthier options for increasing your bone density without any harmful side effects. Keep reading for more information on this topic.