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High Cholesterol

According to this article in Live Science, gut microbes are a huge contributing factor for all kinds of heart health! These gut microbes help to regulate and control lipids, BMI, and cholesterol. Adding foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to your diet will help support the good bacteria in your gut. Try salmon or walnuts!

Low Energy

Do you find it hard to get up in the morning even after a good night’s sleep? Or do you often lose all energy and motivation for the day by 2 or 3? If so, it might be due to poor gut health! If the bacteria isn’t balanced well in your intestines, it can lead to malabsorption – where your body isn’t actually getting the nutrients it needs! Ginger really helps to fight malabsorption.