Digestion

Question 1

Gut sayings

Answer 1

“Trust your gut” is a famous saying. Our guts have been referred to as our second brains.

Question 2

The brain in our gut?

Answer 2

The guts lining houses an independent network of hundreds of millions of neurons, which is actually more than the spinal cord. This gut lining is called the Enteric Nervous system(ENS)

In addition to being in charge of the digestive process, your Gut lining is the vote of your body’s immune system. Cells in the gut lining produce serotonin

Thanks to serotonin the gut and brain are connected. Chemical messages race back and forth between the brains central nervous system and the guts central nervous system. This is why when we’re stressed, scared, or nervous our brain notifies our church and our stomach churns in response

Question 3

How to maintain a healthy digestive system

Answer 3

Fatty foods slow down digestion

Get at least 25 grams of fiber daily, which helps food move through your digestive tract so you’re not constipated.

Fruits, water and veggies are good

Eating at the same time daily is good

Question 4

Supplements for gut health part 1/3 digestive enzymes

Answer 4

To break down foods, we need a supply of digestive enzymes. Some of which come naturally.

As we age, the gut becomes less efficient and we naturally produce less digestive enzymes. So our bodies don’t completely break down the food we eat. This can lead to excessive gas, bloating, feeling full, food allergies or intolerances

Question 5

Supplements for gut health 2/3 probiotics

Answer 5

They are good bacteria that are naturally found throughout the digestive system.

They support the absorption of nutrients from food and your overall digestive system

Yogurts have probiotics

Probiotics don’t interfere with meds

Probiocare is a recommendation because it’s allergen free; no dairy; no artifical stuff; and it’s acid resistant so it’s particularly good for lower belly fat

Question 6

Supplements for digestion 3/3 prebiotics

Answer 6

Prebiotics are food for probiotics. They’re specialized plant fibers that help probiotics grow and improve ratios

Question 7

Other help for digestion

Answer 7

DGL-good for digestive health but good for blood pressure, in a way that regular licorice isn’t

Ginger - good for upset stomach

Artichoke- can help with bloating and gas

VSB digest extra is great for digesting and break down of food