This post goes over how our gut health impacts other aspects of health- including cardiovascular and metabolic health. You can use the glossary below to refer to terms I mention in this module. Glossary: Metabolic syndrome/diseases– A cluster of conditions that often occur together including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA’s)- Our gut bacteria consume some of the leftover foods we eat. The most helpful gut bacteria consume fibers from our food and secrete SCFA’s or short chain fatty acids. SCFA’s have widespread helpful effects throughout the body including- gut repair, inflammation reduction, lowered blood glucose and many other helpful things that reduce our risk and can help in reversing metabolic syndrome. Secondary Bile Acids– Bile acids help us emulsify or break down fats. In normal amounts, bile is helpful to us. High amounts of saturated fat, dairy and meats tend to increase bile production which a not so helpful bacteria called biophyla wadsworthia likes to consume. As this bacteria increases in population, it can cause problems and is linked to health issues. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)- Out of balance gut bacteria leads to higher levels of LPS. High […]
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