How an unhealthy gut could be making your menopause symptoms worse—and what to do to change that

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A healthy gut is crucial for the body to run well, affecting everything from immunity, sleep and mood.

“A rich, balanced community of gut microbiome is generally linked to resilience,” explains Dr Jenna Macciochi, director of science and innovation at Ancient + Brave, which sells gut health supplements, like True Biome.