The microorganisms that live inside your gut are like "little pets living inside your intestinal tract," says Gail Cresci, a microbiome expert at the Cleveland Clinic. These microbes help your digestive system digest food, but also produce vitamins and hormones, regulate inflammation and support your body's immune system . Those are some little pets with a pretty big job.

Since your gut plays such a crucial role in your overall well-being, it's important to pay attention to signs that it might be unhealthy and in need of some TLC. Fortunately, Cresci says that there are simple lifestyle changes you can make to boost your gut health . We include both the unhealthy gut signs and potential remedies below.

Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add

See Full Page