The Importance of Gut Health

Are you on gut health TikTok trying to navigate through your wellness journey? The gut microbiome refers to the system of digestive organs and the trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that inhabit it. Maintaining a healthy microbiome is crucial for overall wellness. 

The main reason is that our digestive system is how we receive the nutrients necessary for bodily functions. However, many people don’t know that the gut contains up to 80% of the body’s immune cells and 90% of its serotonin, making it vital for fighting disease and linked to mental health. The state of our gut also impacts sleep, bone health, and cognitive performance.

A good wellness routine centers the gut as a hub for health — digestive issues can lead to disruptive symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, stomach pain, and blood in the stool. While there are many dietary options for balancing the microbiome, supplements can also support a healthy digestive system. Barrett Recovery offers three products to restore, maintain, and care for the unique ecosystem inside each of us. Keep reading to learn more about these supplements:

Microbiome Breakthrough

The microbiome is a delicate ecosystem of organisms necessary for proper digestion, however, sometimes “bad” bacteria in the stomach and intestines can disrupt its equilibrium, causing damage. Barrett Recovery recommends Microbiome Breakthrough as the ultimate supplement designed to heal and improve the gut lining. 

How does it work?

Microbiome Breakthrough is a powerful combination of IgY Max and synbiotics. IgY Max is a specifically immunized egg powder that targets non-beneficial bacteria, preventing them from seeding in the gut, while promoting the growth of healthy bacteria. Synbiotics are a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics for further digestive support. 

What are the benefits?

By weeding out undesirable bacteria and supporting healthy gut function, Microbiome Breakthrough nourishes the intestinal lining leading to many positive effects including:

• More balanced immune responses
• Reduced bloating
• Increased nutrient absorption for healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Better digestion
• Improved energy levels
• Supported cognitive function

NMNH

While NMNH is most closely associated with cutting-edge anti-aging research, the benefits of increased NAD+ production have a positive impact on the digestive system. Barrett Recovery’s NMNH supplement not only optimizes aging through fighting radicals, repairing broken DNA, and conserving the resources our bodies need to stay healthy while aging gracefully but also has therapeutic abilities for the microbiome. 

How does it work?

NAD+ is a naturally occurring compound found in all living things that helps our cells work to the best of their ability. NMNH is a compound that, when digested, naturally triggers NAD production. Outside of anti-aging support, increased NAD+ levels assist in maintaining the integrity of the gut barrier, with NAD deficiency leading to inflammation and leakage. 

What are the benefits?

NMNH improves NAD production and allows our cells to operate optimally, strengthening their overall function, including the cells that make up our gut lining. Other benefits include:

• Increased metabolic support
• Healthier sleep
• Enhanced “brain power”
• Healthier skin

Masszymes

In addition to bacteria and fungi, amino acids are an important part of our stomach’s ecosystem. Amino acids support intestinal growth, protein synthesis, and endocrine regulation. Barrett Recovery’s BIOptimizer MassZymes are formulated with 100,000 units of protein-digesting enzymes per capsule.

How does it work? 

MassZymes Digestive Enzymes aid in the absorption of amino acids and certain vitamins that allow for better digestion and gut health. These vegan-friendly capsules prevent incomplete protein digestion that can cause food sensitivities and irritations. 

What are the benefits?

In addition to supporting digestion, Masszymes are excellent for helping the body heal from anesthesia and antibiotics which are prone to disrupting the delicate gut balance. Other benefits include:

• Improved exercise recovery
• Rejuvenated skin
• Reduced inflammation
• Increased energy levels
• Healthier skin, hair, and nails

Natural Tips and Tricks

There are many natural ways to protect the microbiome without buying any new products. Here are four suggestions you can start today:

• Increase fiber intake: Fiber has great benefits for our digestive system including feeding the “good” bacteria in the gut and supporting healthy bowel movements. Foods like oats, legumes, leafy greens, and berries can all increase fiber levels.
• Create a healthy sleep routine: With so much of our cognitive function being linked to our gut, not getting enough proper sleep can cause digestive issues. Creating a healthy sleep routine that includes things like limiting screen time or drinking anti-inflammatory tea before bed can make a huge difference. 
• Eat probiotic foods: Some foods contain higher levels of healthy bacteria often due to the way they’re prepared. Dietary choices like yogurt, kombucha, and aged cheeses all have probiotic properties.
• Practice mindful eating: Focusing on chewing your food slowly and thoroughly is a small change that can make a world of difference, including reducing bloating, indigestion, and gas.