Alcohol, sugar and stress are the most common drivers behind leaky gut that I see in my clients, particularly as they go through menopause (which also, by the way, has an impact on the gut lining).
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Low-grade, systemic inflammation is now understood to be the basis of most age-related diseases like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, some cancers, and diabetes.
Good gut health is crucial in keeping this low-grade inflammation in check – it helps to regulate immune function throughout the entire body.
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It makes sense that by paying attention to what and when you eat, and to what and how you supplement - by supporting the physiological imbalances caused by chronic drinking - you will make a big difference to how you feel as you recover.
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Often when we snack it’s not because we are hungry - it’s habit, it’s a treat, we are tired, we are thirsty, maybe we are bored. If you are snacking because you are hungry, it may be an indication that your main meals don’t include sufficient macronutrients. Once you understand what’s behind your snacking habit, then you can introduce some changes.
By losing the snacks you are supporting your digestive processes, insulin sensitivity, and weight management.
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More often than not, by the time we reach middle age our guts are in less than perfect working order. And good gut health is paramount because it affects every single system in our body - immune, cardiovascular, brain, hormones, skin, muscles and bone health. But unless we understand what is driving our gut dysfunction - the root causes - then it is difficult to support our gut health effectively.
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