Gut Health And Its Impact On Immunity And Ageing

The majority of us are aware of the concept of "gut health" and understand its importance to our overall wellbeing. But what exactly does having a healthy gut mean?

Our gut is a home to millions of microorganisms, with about 1000 distinct species, including various types of viruses, bacteria, yeast and other fungal bodies. Some of these microorganisms are harmful to our health and the others are very beneficial and important for a healthy body. Studies on people who have lived to be 100 years old in Blue Zones around the world have also shown that the structure and function of the gut microbiome determine whether or not a person will live to be 100 years old in good health. These people also appear to have high populations of “good bacteria.”

A healthy gut is said to be when there is a good balance between the good as well as the bad bacteria and viruses. In other words, if your gut health is poor, your immune system, hormones, and general health will suffer as a result. Some of the researches have also indicated that having a variety of bacteria in your gut may lower the risk of diseases including psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.