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The Best Vitamins For Gut Health
The importance of a healthy gut is no secret anymore. The gut is where the immune system starts and a range of illnesses have been connected to this part of the body. There are certain foods you can increase your intake of to nourish the gut, but here we will dig a little deeper to break down the vitamins that help to protect, heal and support the digestive system.
B Vitamins
Found primarily in fatty fish, dairy products, leafy greens and meat, B vitamins help the body create red blood cells and gain energy from food. A National Center for Biotechnology study found that iron supplementation increased an anti-inflammatory bacterial metabolite and enhanced the number of gut bacteria. As well as taking supplements, you can find vitamin C easily in strawberries, citrus fruits, broccoli and peppers.
Selenium deficiency is also linked to a higher risk of bowel disease. Vitamin D
Healthy levels of vitamin D have been proven to reduce the risk of colon cancer, a 2015 study in journal Gut found. This important vitamin aids muscle, nerve and immune system function and helps the body absorb calcium.
Find zinc naturally in lean beef, lamb, oysters and liver. Magnesium
A vital mineral for overall health, magnesium minimises inflammation in the gut.
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and plays a key role in how your nerves, muscles, and immune system function, according to the NIH.
There are three ways you can get vitamin D, the NIH explains:
Sun exposure
Vitamin D-rich foods, such as egg yolks, saltwater fish, liver, and fortified milk and cereal
Supplements
You may need a vitamin D supplement if you have an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, which is often associated with low vitamin D levels, according to a 2014 study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Keep in mind that you may already be taking a supplement that contains vitamin D. For example, many calcium supplements also contain vitamin D, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is involved primarily in boosting vision, bone, and reproductive health, as well as helping the immune system, according to the NIH.
Colorful fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, and other dark greens, as well as liver and milk are rich sources of vitamin A. Mary Elizabeth Dallas contributed to this report.