Bolster your immunity: 5 steps to build a resilient gut!

Do you feel like your immune system is constantly working overtime — and you’re catching more colds than ever?

The secret to building stronger defences lies in your gut. Your gut microbiome – a vast community of trillions of bacteria and microbes – plays a powerful role in supporting your immune system and overall health. When your gut is balanced and thriving, it helps protect your body from infections, supports your gut lining, and prevents harmful bacteria from reaching your bloodstream. These friendly microbes produce helpful chemicals that reduce inflammation, boosting your immune defences.¹

An imbalanced gut weakens this support system, making you more prone to illness. Maintaining a resilient gut is like strengthening your body’s first line of defence, helping your immune system stay strong and ready to protect you!²

5 ways to support a resilient gut & strong immunity 💪

There are many ways to boost the function and strength of your gut, supporting your immune system. This is particularly important during the colder months, when colds and flu are more prevalent!

Here are the five most effective strategies –

1. Probiotics

Fermented foods, like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha are rich in probiotics. These are beneficial bacteria that live in your gut and support your overall health. Probiotics help restore balance in your gut, particularly if you’ve taken antibiotics or have a lot of sugary or processed foods in your diet.³

A diverse gut microbiome is key for a robust immune system, as many of your immune cells are located in your gut lining, which works to fight off illnesses and infections.⁴ The best way to increase these good bacteria is with our award-winning kefir – naturally fermented with live grains, our kefir is potent, helping your gut thrive!

2. Fibre

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes all contain fibre, an important macronutrient which your gut bacteria feed on. When these bacteria digest fibre, they produce substances called short-chain fatty acids or postbiotics. These SCFAs keep your gut lining healthy and reduce inflammation.⁵

Eating a variety of fibre-rich foods encourages microbial diversity — a cornerstone of gut resilience.

To incorporate more fibre naturally into your diet, try our Complete Prebiotic. Kefir and Complete Prebiotic make the perfect synbiotic, supporting optimal gut health.

3. Reduce processed foods

Processed ingredients, sugars, and unhealthy fats can disrupt and damage your gut microbiome. Consuming too many processed foods can cause bad bacteria to grow while reducing beneficial bacteria. This can lead to an imbalanced gut environment, potentially causing inflammation and other issues.⁶

Swap processed foods for whole, natural options that nourish both your body and your microbiome.

4. Stay active

Physical activity is great for your muscles and heart, but it also benefits your gut! Regular exercise increases gut bacterial diversity, boosts your metabolism, and improves blood flow, which can enhance your gut’s overall function.⁷

Simple activities, such as walking, jogging or yoga, can make a big difference, helping your gut produce immune-boosting substances that fight off harmful microbes.

5. Prioritise sleep and stress management

When you’re stressed, your body produces stress hormones, such as cortisol. This can harm your gut lining and disturb the balance of your microbiome.⁸

Meditation, deep breathing, and calming activities will help you to de-stress and relax, supporting a healthy gut.

Poor sleep also affects your immune system and gut health. Here are six steps to improve your sleep to help get you started!

For extra support, our Ashwagandha Tincture helps lower cortisol, promoting relaxation, better sleep, and overall well-being.

By following these five steps, you give your gut the tools it needs to support a strong, resilient immune system, helping your body fight off illness all year round.

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Any questions? Contact one of our Nutritional Therapists via live chat, weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm.

Bolster your immunity: 5 steps to build a resilient gut!

5 ways to support a resilient gut & strong immunity 💪

1. Probiotics

2. Fibre

3. Reduce processed foods

4. Stay active

5. Prioritise sleep and stress management

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Questions? Talk to a Nutritional Therapist on live chat!

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