Feb 22 • Gut Health in Recovery
Science Says “Gut Check”—Especially in Recovery
Colorectal cancer research out of Denmark just dropped something that should make all of us in recovery pay attention. 🧠🦠
Scientists found colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously unidentified virus living inside Bacteroides fragilis— a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut (study published in Communications Medicine*). 🔬🧫
Why I’m bringing this up here: recovery is a whole-body rebuild. 💪🏾 And your gut microbiome isn’t some “wellness trend”… it’s a major part of how you regulate:
- Inflammation 🔥
- Mood + anxiety 😮💨
- Cravings + impulse control 🍩🧠
- Energy, sleep, and resilience ⚡😴
When your gut is off, it’s harder to stay steady. When your gut is supported, you’re not fighting uphill as much. 🧱➡️🏔️
If you’re in recovery, don’t just “white-knuckle” your way through healing—feed the system that feeds your brain. 🥗🧠
Question for you: have you ever noticed your mood or cravings shift based on what you’ve been eating lately? 👇🏾
-GTV Mansfeld :)
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Science Says “Gut Check”—Especially in Recovery
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