The Importance of Gut Health
The gut is essential to your health. It breaks food down into nutrients, absorbs those nutrients into your blood, and blocks toxins and harmful substances from entering your system.
It also plays a major role in detoxification, mood regulation, and immune function. If your gut isn't working properly, your overall health suffers—even if you're eating well and living a healthy lifestyle.
“All Disease Begins in the Gut.” — Hippocrates
Why Gut Health Matters
You are what you absorb. Over two-thirds of neurotransmitters like serotonin are made in the gut. Poor gut health can affect your brain, leading to conditions like depression and anxiety. An inflamed gut often means an inflamed brain.
Issues like insulin resistance, obesity, fatigue, IBS, and weak immunity often trace back to gut dysfunction.
Common Symptoms of Poor Gut Health
- Abdominal pain, cramps, or spasms
- Heartburn
- Bloating and gas
- Constipation, diarrhoea, or both
Conditions Linked to Gut Problems
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Candida
- Allergies and food intolerances
- Skin issues
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Coeliac or Crohn’s disease
- Gallstones and haemorrhoids
Causes of Gut Health Issues
- NSAIDs: Medications like ibuprofen can damage the gut lining.
- Antibiotics: They kill both bad and good bacteria, weakening gut diversity.
- Chronic stress: Disrupts the gut-brain connection and immunity.
- Alcohol: Irritates the digestive tract and weakens gut protection.
- Grains: Especially gluten, can trigger inflammation and intestinal damage.
How to Repair Gut Health
1. Remove the Bad
- Eliminate irritants like alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and inflammatory foods.
- Follow the Manna 7-day damage control program.
2. Replace and Restore
- Add digestive enzymes, probiotics, and l-glutamine to restore gut balance.
- Consume more soluble fiber and nutrient-rich foods like zinc, omega-3s, and vitamins A, C, and E.
- Support your gut with Manna Gut Support.
For a complete plan, read the Manna Digestive Health Protocol.
Final Thought
Improving your gut is one of the best ways to restore your health, energy, and mood. Small, consistent changes with the right food and support can make a big difference.
