Having good gut health and immune balance can make you more resilient to some of the health challenges associated with ageing, as well as improving energy levels and ensuring better appetite regulation. It can also boost mood and brain function, since the gut is closely connected to how our brains perform.
So Nutrition's Sarah Osborne says: "It's essential to support your gut with lots of fibre in your diet, plenty of plant variety and keeping regular mealtimes. Things like kimchi and sauerkraut are great for the gut, and opt for sourdough bread where you can. Exercise is also key, so keep active."
Understanding your gut age and diversity is one of the areas covered in So Nutrition's personalised microbiome test. This can reveal key factors in your gut's ability to support health and can be a good indicator of what's working and where there's room for improvement.
The test was recently trialled by a top health journalist who was keen to find out her gut age and featured the results in Good Housekeeping. Read the full story here.
Sarah explains: “Understanding your microbiome is particularly important as we age. Taking steps to improve gut health through diet and exercise is shown to support wider resilience to stress, disease and frailty."
Want to find out your gut age? Take the microbiome test which includes:
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Initial consultation by email
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At-home test kit
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Laboratory analysis
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Personalised health report, diet guide and coaching session with a So Nutrition specialist
Book here.
