Dr Michael Mosley has shared five simple steps for improving your gut health. An unhealthy gut can cause issues like bloating, stomach cramps and heartburn - or even constipation or diarrhoea.
Not having any noticeable symptoms doesn't necessary mean you have good gut health either - how often you get sick, having a restrictive diet and medications you take can be factors. Research has found links between gut health and your immune system, your mental health and other aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Good gut health can be described as having a level balance between the "good" and "bad" bacteria and yeast in your digestive system, reported by the Daily Record. And improving it can be as simply as make some changes to your diet.
