Beauty starts within, I’m sure it’s not the first time you hear this and you’re about to know how important external factors are.

Poor gut health typically results in a range of unpleasant symptoms, from digestive upsets and skin conditions to depression and sluggish brain function. This is because everything in your body connects to your gut! But there is no evidence that your gut microbiome plays a major role in your overall health and wellbeing. And that includes ageing. Holistic and health coach Kristen Scott shares with us.

We all are scared about ageing, right? We asked Kirsten about the link between an imbalanced gut and premature ageing as she shares her thoughts on different ways your gut might be the cause you look older as you should:

Poor Nutrient Absorption

As we age, our ability to absorb and utilize many nutrients becomes less efficient. As a result, our nutrient requirements tend to increase. Poor gut health can lead to malabsorption syndrome, in which your small intestine cannot properly absorb nutrients from the food you eat into your bloodstream. This can lead to a number of disorders in which your body can’t absorb enough of certain nutrients and fluids.

Dietary needs change with age, and this includes both macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) – and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), or both.Your body is dependent on a steady supply of nutrients for proper cell repair and function. Without the right vitamins and minerals, every part of your body will suffer your joints, skin, energy levels, immune system, brain function and more.As a result, you may begin to feel “old” well before your time!

Inflammation

Having inflammation is a leading cause of disease. Inflammation has been linked to many age-related diseases – and it is often caused by imbalances in gut bacteria.

Keeping inflammation down by maintaining a healthy gut could help to slow down the ageing process. That’s why probiotic supplements can be so useful to slow the ageing process.

Poor Gut Health Leads To More Wrinkles

It’s been found that digestive problems and skin disorders are linked, which means conditions such as small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can make your skin age faster. When there is an imbalance of ‘bad’ bacteria in your small intestine (as is common in people with rosacea and acne), your skin is more likely to show the signs of ageing.

Poor Gut Health Can Reduce Your Energy Levels

You’ll often hear older people complaining about tiredness. This could actually be due to their poor gut health rather than their age! A healthy gut microbiome is essential for adequate energy production. Strong evidence suggests that your gut bacteria play a major role in how active you are.If your gut is lacking good bacteria you’ll most likely also lack a major supply of energy.

Poor Gut Health Can Lead To Neurodegenerative Diseases

The gut-brain connection has been recognized as an important contributor to your aging process, particularly in terms of neurodegenerative diseases. This is largely due to the impact of oxidative stress on your body. Oxidative stress is one of the most serious factors in diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. It’s also in acute conditions such as stroke or traumatic brain injury.

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