The best foods for gut health are those that support the beneficial bacteria in your gut (vs. the less helpful ones). Include fermented foods so you can add good bacterial to your gut:[1]

• yogurt (with live cultures)
• kefir
• tempeh
• miso
• sauerkraut
• kimchi

Then feed those good bacteria with plenty of fiber from:

• fruit
• vegetables
• whole grains
• legumes (beans and lentils)

If these foods don’t pop up regularly for you, consider our digestive supplements to support your gut health. Since most men and women don’t consume the recommended amount of fiber each day (which is between 30-38 g/day for men and 21-25 g/day for women), fibrous foods might be an overlooked part of your diet.[5]†

Sleep is another overlooked factor. Poor sleep can lead to stress which can disrupt your normal digestion, so start prioritizing your Zen to help your microbiome stay happy and supported.[4]

Think of your gut microbiome as a giant community within your digestive system that is home to trillions of microorganisms all working to support the health of their environment, aka your body. These microbes have different functions, but they all contribute in some way to your digestion. The exact "how" is still being studied by scientists, but we do know that the microbiome is important for our digestive system and overall health.^†

If you think you have some digestive concerns after eating, what you’re probably experiencing are some temporary effects such as gas, bloating, and stomach upset. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to support your digestion and help reduce these symptoms– we’ll get to that in the next question.

Although, if you feel you have persistent symptoms, you should first discuss these with your healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

If you want tips to help improve digestion, consider changing some lifestyle habits. As we said earlier, make sure to eat a diet that has plenty of fiber-rich foods, as they will support a healthy microbiome.[2]

This means add fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas) to your plate. While you’re at it, add in some fermented foods like kimchi, miso and yogurt with “active cultures” as they will provide live probiotics, the “good” ones, to help maintain digestive balance.[1]

Then it’s the usual go-to good habits: get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly to keep your digestive system chugging along.†

You can support your diet with both Prebiotic supplements and Probiotic supplements. Just be sure to check in with your healthcare practitioner to see which gut health supplements are best for your unique needs.†

Remember when we said your gut microbiome is home to trillions of bacteria, many of which are beneficial? Probiotics are live microorganisms, found in some fermented foods, that can help support the healthy balance of the “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Probiotic supplements can also be a convenient way to increase the intake of beneficial bacteria.†

CFU stands for Colony-Forming Units. This is a measurement used to indicate the number of live, viable microorganisms in each serving of a probiotic supplement.

Absolutely! Fiber is essential for a healthy gut. It not only keeps things moving smoothly but also acts as food for the good bacteria in your gut. This beneficial effect can be further supported with prebiotic supplements, which specifically nourish your gut’s beneficial bacteria. If you're looking to increase your fiber intake, consider a fiber supplement to support your overall gut health.†

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First, you need to clarify your gut health goals. Are you looking to help balance the bacteria in your digestive system? You might consider a Probiotic supplement as they do just that.[1] Check out the Probiotic strains and CFUs specific to each product and their benefits to help refine your selection further.†

Do you want to help “feed” the good bacteria once it’s in your gut? Then consider adding a Prebiotic Fiber supplement to your routine. As we said, you’ll want to first check in with your healthcare practitioner to see what will work best for your specific needs.†