The relationship between social support & gut health is an emerging area of research. It has been suggested that social support can have an impact on gut health
Exercise & gut health has been a topic of increasing interest. Emerging evidence suggests that regular exercise can have a positive impact on gut health.
Chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut bacteria & decreased diversity, leading to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria increasing the risk of gut disorders.
Adequate nutrition, physical activity, & optimisation of your gut health, sleep, stress, & social connections are 6 critical factors for health and well-being.
There's growing evidence linking sleep & gut health which suggests that these two physiological processes are interrelated & impact each other in multiple ways.
It is important to remember that while carbohydrates, at 4kcal/g, are a significant source of energy in most diets, they are NOT an essential nutrient.