Improving your Gut Health
1. Take supplements. Which ones, and why?
- L-Glutamine, Your intestinal lining uses L-glutamine as fuel to create a strong surface for digestion and absorption. Supplementing with L-glutamine is effective to heal the gut lining
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Collagen Powder,
Prevent further breakdown of the intestinal lining. It can also have anti-inflammatory properties in the gut.
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- Prebiotics, Prebiotics are a source of food for your gut's healthy bacteria. They go to your lower digestive tract, where they act like food to help the healthy bacteria grow.
- Inulin Fiber, Inulin can help stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria .Increasing the amounts of healthful bacteria can help improve digestion, immunity, and overall health.
2. In Food:
(a) Foods that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria:
- Raspberries
- Artichokes
- Blueberries
- Green peas
- Pistachios
- Broccoli
- Lentils
- Beans (kidney, pinto and white)
(b) Foods that can help with natural Prebiotic Fibre:
- Chickpeas
- Oats (GF)
- Sweet Potato
- Pears
- Apple
- Almonds
(c) Foods rich in Probiotic Bacteria:
- Fermented foods like Korean pickled vegetables called kimchi, sauerkraut, and in some pickles also plain, natural yogurt, and Kefir
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Please always do your own research to see if this is the best course of action for you. If you are unsure, please see a nutritionist and or a practitioner.