Microbiome & Metabolism

🤔Ever thought of this?

Here’s how your gut microbiome affects metabolism (and why to fix it!):

1️⃣ Glucose Metabolism

An altered gut microbiome can increase the amount of insulin released in response to blood glucose, a pattern associated with insulin resistance. 

2️⃣ Ghrelin Production

An altered gut microbiome can increase the secretion of ghrelin, a hormone that signals the brain it is hungry. 

3️⃣ Calorie Uptake

The composition of microbiota associated with obesity increases the absorption of calories from ingested foods. 

What does this mean?

It means that there is more to metabolic health and weight loss than just counting calories and exercising 🤯

We get better results because we look at correcting the metabolism from a whole-person perspective, including gut health and the microbiome.

Do you have a favorite evening snack? Let me know in the comments! ⤵️