What is Gut Health?
Gut health has become more popular in the last few years. The phrase “gut health” refers to the bacteria and function of the gastrointestinal tract. With a healthy gut, the esophagus, stomach, and intestines should function properly to break down and digest food without any issues. However, nearly 70 million Americans experience symptoms from digestive diseases.
How Gut Health Affects Overall Health
Gut health and the balance of the gut microbiome play a role in just about everything in the body. An unhealthy gut causes more than just discomfort and poor digestion. Additional signs of poor gut health are chronic pain, insomnia, weight issues, inflammation, and mental health issues.
Brain-Gut Connection
Recent studies have shown that the gut is affected by the brain and the gut may affect the brain. There’s actually a second nervous system in the gut called the enteric nervous system that communicates with the brain. The gut contains about 500 million neurons that connect with the brain through the vagus nerve. This basically means that an upset gut sends messages to the brain and an upset brain sends messages to the gut.
Some Causes of an Unhealthy Gut
- High Levels of Stress
- Excessive Alcohol or Caffeine
- Frequent Overeating
- Eating Too Much Sugar
Easy Ways to Improve Gut Health
- Lower Stress Levels
- Increase Hydration
- Eat Gut-Healthy Foods (yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi)
- Take Supplements
Vox Nutrition Supplements that Promote Gut Health
As a top leader in the supplement manufacturing industry, we have a variety of supplements that can help grow your online business including supplements that support a healthy gut.
- Probiotics are the third most popular dietary supplement. Our private label probiotics are made with four main probiotic strains. Lactobacillus Acidophilus that is naturally found in the intestinal tract and regulates intestinal flora. Lactobacillus Pantarum that supports the digestive tract. Bifidobacterium Lactis that stimulates immune system responses. And Lactobacillus Paracasei that increases energy levels.
- Apple Cider Vinegar supplements increase metabolism to help with digestion and control appetite. The liquid form of apple cider vinegar has been used for a variety of health benefits. Our supplements bring those same benefits, but don’t have the unpleasant aftertaste.
- Fiber Gummies are a tasty way to get the right amount of fiber. Fiber is a necessary part of nutrition, but most people don’t get the proper amount. Getting the right amount of fiber leads to lower cholesterol levels, better blood sugar levels, easier weight loss, and better digestion. It can even help promote better sleep!
- Digestive Enzymes are naturally made by the pancreas, but sometimes production lowers and makes it harder to digest food and get enough nutrients from food. Taking a digestive enzyme supplement helps break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to increase nutrient absorption during digestion. These enzymes also support colon health, reduce gas and bloating, and increase energy.
