Let’s be real – nurturing our gut microbiome is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental investment in our overall health. It’s our opinion that good gut health is the start of a healthy lifestyle, and it can have huge effects on your overall wellbeing. From probiotics that replenish beneficial bacteria to prebiotics that fuel their growth, we’ve compiled some of the best gut health supplements so you can work them into your daily supplement routine. Check them out below and give us a follow, too!
1. Probiotics
Probiotics are an important part of a healthy gut. They are living bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial for a healthy gut biome. To integrate more into your diet, look for fermented foods and microbiome supplements to improve immune function, cardiovascular health, skin and hormone management, and even weight management.
2. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin at all, but a hormone. It helps play a key role for your body in absorbing calcium and it may improve your gut health by improving the diversity of your gut bacteria and reducing inflammation in the blood. The best source of vitamin D? Other than a supplement, getting out into the sun!
3. Omega-3
While omega-3 fatty acids are great for things like heart health, skin health, and reducing inflammation they are also a great supplement to support a healthy gut. They amount of short-chain fatty acids found in them are known to protect the lining of the gut.
4. Psyllium
Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fibre to relive symptoms of both constipation and mild diarrhea which makes it helpful for the treatment of digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, but also good practice for anyone to integrate into their supplement routine to maintain good gut health.
5. Digestive Enzymes
While digestive enzymes are something your body naturally produces to help break down the food that you eat, digestive enzymes are also a great supplement to incorporate into your diet to help support symptoms like bloating and gas.
6. L-Glutamine
Glutamine is an amino acid used in the breakdown of protein and L-glutamine is also an essential nutrient for bolstering intestinal health and function by repairing and maintaining the intestinal wall and gut. L-glutamine is also a potent anti-inflammatory beneficial for managing intestinal conditions like ulcerative colitis.
7. Vitamin C
Vitamin C, commonly found in fruits and vegetables but also can be taken as a concentrated supplement and is great to help balance a good gut biome and results in better digestion. It is also a known antioxidant and fighter of inflammation in the digestive system.
8. Peppermint
Commonly taken as a team, peppermint is a great supplement to help treat symptoms of IBS and helps push food through the digestive tract more quickly. Peppermint is also great for reducing gas, cramping, and bloating.
9. Slippery Elm
A common botanical supplement, Slipper Elm bark is made from the bark of a slippery elm tree and helps to increase the mucus content of your digestive tract making it a helpful supplement for inflammatory digestive issues, neutralize excessive acidity relieves other gastrointestinal issues.
10. Zinc
While Zinc is most well-known as an immune booster, it also has incredibly helpful properties to maintain gut health through its support in production of digestive enzymes, growth of cells, and healing damaged cells.
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Based out of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Madeline is a mom and marketer specializing in brand strategy, advertising, and copywriting. When she’s not working on campaigns, you’ll find her on the go with her son and two Australian Shepherds.
