The microbiome - the entirety of all the microorganisms in your gut - influences your health.And it does so directly: nutrient absorption, detoxification, immune system, hormone production and so on.Find out everything you need to know about the microbiome and gain a better understanding of your gut.

Positively influencing the microbiome

Humans have a total of around 21,000 different genes. All the microbes in our body together contain 4.4 million genes. In that sense, we are only 0.5 percent human. This is more of an amusing fact than necessary knowledge, because the number of genes is not decisive. It is the multitude of possible protein combinations that the genes can produce that make the human organism so complex.

Would you like to feel more balanced, more efficient and more comfortable in your skin?
Then it is worth taking care of your microbiome with the help of a gut-friendly diet, probiotics and stress reduction. Digestive problems such as flatulence or constipation will then also be a thing of the past. Even organs such as the liver and brain have direct links to gut health.

Two things are important to know:

1. The microbe genes work hand in hand, so to speak, with your human genes in running your body. They do a good job.
2. The decoding of genes has contributed to more accurate and reliable stool analysis, as it is now possible to search for the genetic material of bacteria.

Many bowel-related complaints or illnesses do not manifest themselves clinically through clear bowel symptoms. For example, would you suspect a tangible intestinal problem with a disorder of the intestinal flora behind constant tiredness, B12 or iron deficiency, recurring bladder infections, mood swings or even skin problems?

Today, the intestine is - scientifically justified - directly linked to a large number of chronic diseases and complaints. It therefore makes a lot of sense to focus on the needs of the gut in terms of diet and lifestyle.

Tips for the microbiome

Nutrition tips:

• Eat natural, real foods. If possible, cook your own food and avoid industrially produced foods, additives and preservatives.
• Half of your plate should consist of vegetables, and cooked vegetables for the sake of your gut. Raw vegetables are difficult for most people to digest.
• Take at least a 4-5 hour break between meals. The intestines and other digestive organs need time to process the food.
• Drink enough water. Water is a means of transportation and a cleansing agent. Tea, for example, is already a saturated liquid and can absorb fewer substances.
• Reduce the amount of sugar, alcohol and fast carbohydrates such as white bread, rice and potatoes... because too much of these negatively affects the metabolism, increases sugar levels, promotes insulin spikes and produces stress hormones in the body.
• Take probiotics and prebiotics to support your intestinal flora. These can be fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi(Korean cabbage pickles)or fiber from chicory and Jerusalem artichokes. High-quality supplements are also recommended. You can find a high-quality selection of gastrointestinal supplements in our online store.

Psychological tips

• Also take a look at your lifestyle and find ways to optimize it. Whether it's about your family and your relationship, daily exercise or time for yourself.
• Gut health is a holistic issue. Worry, anger, perfectionism and lack of self-esteem cause stress, which negatively affects the gut.
• Taking intestinal cleansing products alone rarely leads to lasting success. Only in combination with accompanying measures from the areas of nutrition & detoxification, self-management & lifestyle optimization will you achieve greater well-being and health in the long term.

Literature tips

• To immerse yourself in the fascinating world of gut health, I can recommend the book "The Silent Power of Microbes" by Alanna Collen.
• If you're more interested in the connection between gut and brain, then you should definitely read "Scheißschlau: How healthy gut flora keeps our brains fit" by David Perlmutter.
• And on the subject of the power of thoughts and how we can change them, I recommend the books by Byron Katie and Joseph Murphy's "The Power of Your Subconscious: The Original".

There is so much more to know about the gut. Take a look at my Darmglück podcast.

Do you have any questions about the microbiome?Just write to me in the comments box!
You can also contact me directly by email at: post(at)arktisbiopharma.ch