Listening to your body
There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. Over recent years the gut microbiome in particular has been linked to a plethora of diseases and conditions, from diabetes to autism and anxiety to obesity. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health conditions.
The gut microbiome has also been linked to how individuals respond to certain drugs, including how cancer patients respond to chemotherapy, and it has even, tentatively, been suggested that it could be linked with how well we sleep.
Microbiomes also differ from person to person. Which helps to explain why people respond differently to the same foods. “Whether tomatoes are good or bad for you, whether rice is good for you or worse for you than ice cream and so on is explained by your microbiome.
At KetoBody we’ve been asking ourselves why is this connection so important and how can we find innovative ways to help improve our health through this understanding.
But first, lets understand a bit about your anatomy…….What is a gut microbiome?
The term “gut microbiome” refers specifically to the microorganisms living in your intestines. Each of us has approximately 300 to 500 different types of bacteria in our digestive tract. While some microorganisms are harmful to our health, many are incredibly beneficial (good bacteria) and even necessary to a healthy body.
Having a wide variety of these good bacteria in your gut can enhance your immune system function, improve symptoms of depression, help combat obesity, and provide numerous other benefits.
How does gut health affect inflammation & the immune system?
Medical researchers are continually finding new evidence about the impact of the gut on the immune system. It’s thought that an unhealthy gut may increase systemic inflammation and alter the proper functioning of the immune system. This can lead to autoimmune diseases and recent research also now links it to obesity & osteoarthritis.
Gut Health & Osteoarthritis
- People who carry excess weight put extra strain on their joints. This, it was thought, explained the increased risk of osteoarthritis that comes with obesity. However now it is accepted that Gut Health influences Joint Health.
- The results indicated that it is the body’s response to unhealthy gut bacteria causes inflammation that speeds up the process of osteoarthritis. The inflammation causes the immune system to attack its own cells and cartilage in joints like the knee, which are subject to a lot of wear and are particularly susceptible.
- Cartilage is both a cushion and lubricant, supporting friction-free joint movements.
With this knowledge we asked ourselves WHY don’t any of the joint health formulas contain COLLAGEN?
Considering collagens known health benefits for all things GUT and its advantages with the ends of our bones and connective tissue, we could have part of an answer to a very serious problem. In fact we believe we have an end result that resembles something that is both very special and very exciting.
As we age and with our ever intense and negative influences on our lifestyles, we affect our digestion and typically gain weight due to increasing inflammation and acidity in our blood.
As a result, tendons and ligaments stretch, bones rub against each other causing pain. We know from experience that Collagen provides support for the growth and repair of cartilage tissue, as well as relief for joint inflammation and pain.
As Naturopath’s, we’ve researched the best and scientifically formulated supplements to combine something incredibly unique in the field of improving joint health, joint function and lubrication.
However it’s the influence collagen provides on Gut health which is the missing link to lower gut inflammation and improve your overall health.
Here’s how it works for you:
- Our 100% pure Bovine Collagen (types 1&3) may relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis caused by the disintegration of the protective cartilage at the ends of your bones. Deficiencies related to the aging process can lead to pain and stiffness in your hands, knees, and hips, among other body parts.
- Glucosamine is produced naturally in the body where it is important for maintaining the strength, elasticity and resilience of cartilage in joints. Glucosamine is also a key building block for cartilage, tendons, ligaments and synovial fluid
- Chondroitin supports the health and function of the joints. Some research has evaluated the effects of chondroitin sulfate when taken in combination with glucosamine. Some research shows that taking specific products containing chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine helps reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis. Taking chondroitin sulfate plus glucosamine long-term appears to slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
- MSM is a source of sulfur. Cartilage has a high content of sulfur and sulfur is required for the formation of connective tissue.
Collagen is literally the glue that holds us together. When we age our collagen stores begin to decline. We believe it’s becoming increasingly more obvious that we need to help glue back together what’s been slowly falling apart as we age.
Thoroughly enjoyed this article on gut health.It was very informative and well written….simple to understand.Although I’m familiar with the importance of gut health and a good micro biome, it was great to revisit it .You are absolutely right about current joint formulas On the market lacking as I have tried many of them over the years.Your upcoming new product sounds exciting.Well done guys.?
Jan