*Gut friendly bacteria - Blessing for weight loss*

The human gut is the main location where many species of bacteria are found. Our bodies are loaded with trillions of bacteria. These bacteria have tendency to pair with other tiny organisms like viruses and fungi, and collectively it is known as the microbiota, or the microbiome. Each person has unique network of microbiome that is originally determined by their DNA.The microbiome consists of microbes that are both helpful and potentially harmful.Gut microbiome has broad impacts on the human physiology and psychology. Researchers are investigating about good gut health for weight loss purposes. There is evidence that microbe Akkermansia muciniphila and Christensenella minuta are good gut bacteria, help in reducing weight.

Following are the reasons for weight loss by friendly gut microbiome

1)These gut friendly bacteria has positive impact on digestion and absorption of food.

2)They also regulate how dietary fats are stored in our body.

3)They may also impact the production of hunger hormones, such as ghrelin, which gives signal if we are hungry or full.

4)Good gut bacteria reduce inflammation in the gut. Inflammation causes metabolic diseases such as Type II diabetes that can further lead to weight gain.

5) Good gut bacteria reduce excess estrogen.Excess estrogen leads to weight gain.

6)Good gut bacteria regulate thyroid function which further supports healthy metabolism . The experts suggest that 20% of the enzyme that converts thyroid hormone into its active form comes from the gut microbiome.

*Tips to pamper good gut microbes and increase gut microbial diversity*

1) we should Include probiotic foods in our diet . Probiotic are a live microorganism that have great health benefits when consumed in diet.They’re often found in fermented foods such as yogurts, curd,kimchi, kombucha and kefir. Probiotic can be taken as supplements also.

2) Consume prebiotics as a form of whole grains , complex carb and legumes in diet as it contain fiber,which is digested by the gut bacteria and thus helpful for our gut health. These days many probiotic supplements are coming with prebiotics in it.

3) Having a variety of fruits and vegetables in diet because it  increases gut microbial diversity.

4) Berries, herbs, and spices in diet promotes bacteria growth because it contain polyphenol, which is digested by good bacteria

5) Supplementing fibre when fibre quantity is not adequate enough in our regular diet.

When it comes to weight loss, it's very important for us to trust and support our gut and our gut bacteria. By following mindful approach to eating we can support our gut .By mindful approach to eating we mean eating when we feel hungry and stopping when we feel full. At the end we can conclude that the good bugs in our gut have a direct impact on our ability to lose weight, there fore they are blessing for weight loss.