Tracey Mixon, NP
Tracey Mixon, NP
Tracey Mixon, NP
The gastrointestinal or GI tract is designed to break down and absorb huge amounts of nutrients in a short period of time. In order to do this, the GI tract has a lot of folds creating a surface area about the size of a tennis court, however it is only one cell-layer thin.
There is part of the population that has one or more food allergies. There are far more people that suffer from food sensitivities.
The lining of the small intestine is very important to good health. It provides a barrier between the bloodstream and the contents of the intestine.
There are three primary consequences of an unhealthy gut: inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and immune/autoimmune issues. All of these issues can have devastating health consequences.
In fact, there are over 100 trillion bacteria in the gut. These include both good and bad bacteria. This collection of bacteria is referred to as the gut microbiota or gut microbiome.