A junk diet – A low quality diet which is devoid of nutrients makes good bacteria suffer and makes certain bad bacteria/yeast to flourish in our gut. This leads to lot gut microflora imbalance and may result in a lot of gastrointestinal diseases.
Medication overuse – Indiscriminate usage of Anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, anti-acid drugs, steroids could damage stomach lining and could impair normal digestive function.
Infections and gut imbalances – These include small intestinal bacterial overgrowth(SIBO), yeast overgrowth and parasites.
Toxic overload – Including Mercury and mold toxins.
Inadequate stomach acid and digestive enzymes – Due to stress, PPIs, acid blocking medications, zinc deficiencies can all contribute to lack of adequate digestive enzyme and acid production.
Stress and anxiety – chronic stress alters our gut nervous system. This could lead to a leaky gut and changing the normal microflora balance in the gut.
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