Gut Health, Liver & Metabolism

The gut influences your health, digestion, brain function and immune system *. When your gut microbiome is imbalanced, it can lead to a range of adverse health issues that cause unwanted and oftentimes uncomfortable side effects. If you are experiencing the below symptoms, you should consider adding a digestive health supplement to your everyday diet. *Your gut microbiome is as unique as your own fingerprint. Research suggests that your gut can have a great influence on not only your digestive function but your brain, mood and immune health.

• Abdominal discomfort — Stomach disturbances such as gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and cramping.
• Sleep disturbances and fatigue — Insomnia and poor sleep, which may lead to chronic fatigue.
• Skin irritation — Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis may be related to a damaged, imbalanced or unhealthy gut.
• Food intolerances — Difficulty digesting trigger foods can lead to bloating, gas, diarrhoea, pain, irregular bowel movements and nausea.
• Unintentional weight changes — A microbiome imbalance can impair the body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients, regulate blood sugar and store fat. Weight loss may be caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) while weight gain may be caused by insulin resistance.

If you are suffering from flatulence, bloating, nausea and other digestive upsets such as indigestion, it would be beneficial for you to consider taking a digestive health supplement that contains carminative herbs like peppermint, ginger, fennel, marshmallow and chamomile. These herbs have been shown to help remove metabolic waste and maintain healthy digestion, consider adding a digestive health supplement into your diet that contains rich sources of fibre to promote efficient bowel movements and a healthy intestinal flora. Ginger is also a great dietary supplement for treating digestive upset and may help relieve gastrointestinal discomfort as well as nausea. Probiotics are another helpful addition as they maintain healthy gut flora while offering added anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.

Given there are a variety of well-known supplements that should not be taken together, we suggest consulting a healthcare practitioner if you’re considering combining digestive health supplements. It’s also important to check the dosage limitations, especially when incorporating vitamins into your daily routine. Please get in contact with us today if you have any concerns or further questions.

When creating our digestive health supplements range, we consulted with a team of professional Naturopaths and other industry experts to ensure we were providing our customers with vitamins, superfoods and supplements that will improve overall health and wellbeing. While you do not need a doctor’s prescription to add our digestive health supplements into your daily routine, we recommend consulting a medical professional if you have concerns. For additional information and guidance, be sure to check out our blog.

While we suggest you err on the side of caution when you’re pregnant or lactating, adding probiotics into your daily diet does not appear to pose any safety concerns. During pregnancy, digestive health supplements and digestive support in the form of enzymes may help improve digestion and allow for greater absorption of essential nutrients.