06/03/2025
It’s important to adopt a gut-friendly diet. Poor gut health can lead to digestive issues, a weak immune system, skin problems and sleep disturbances. Where should you begin? I tell my patients, start by making sure you’re getting enough probiotics and prebiotics into your diet. Here’s what you need to know.
American interest in gut health began rising about 15 years ago. But research on gut microbiome dates back to the 1840s when European scientists studied the role of bacteria in the breakdown of food, the effects gut microorganisms have on health and the importance of probiotics.