Gut Health

Gut Health

What is the role of the gut?
Your gut plays a vital role in digestion, immunity and overall well-being. A balanced gut microbiome supports nutrient absorption, reduces inflammation and enhances metabolic function. Poor gut health has been linked to digestive disorders, weakened immunity and chronic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Why Gut Health matters
A well-functioning gut helps regulate blood sugar, reduce bloating and improve digestion. It also impacts mood and energy levels because gut bacteria influence serotonin production. An imbalance in gut microbiota can contribute to metabolic dysfunction, weight gain & overall poor health.

How NOW® Supports Gut Health

NOW® Weight (consume 8g / day)

Consuming 2 x 4g of NOW® Weight daily can:

  • Enhance Gut Microbiota: Increases beneficial bacteria that aid digestion and support immune function.
  • Improve Digestive Regularity: promoting healthy bowel movements and reduced bloating.
  • Reduce Gut Inflammation: Helps lower markers of inflammation, supporting a healthier gut lining.
  • Boost Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs): Encourages SCFA production, these improve metabolic function and gut barrier integrity.

NOW® Energy (consume 2 x 3.35g / day)

NOW® Energy is not a source of dietary fibre but it creates conditions that favor beneficial gut bacteria by:

  • Improving blood sugar stability, which helps regulate gut microbiota.
  • Strengthening intestinal barrier function, reducing inflammation in the gut. Inositols play arole in reducing intestinal permeability (leaky gut). A well-maintained gut barrier can reduce inflammation and support beneficial gut bacteria.
  • Acting as an antioxidant, which may promote a healthier microbial balance.  Some studies indicate that inositols can shift microbiota balance towards a more favorable profile.

The Evidence
The impact of Carob d-pinitol and polyphenols on gut function has been widely studied and the results published in high level, peer reviewed, scientific papers. The benefits on gut health are well established.