1. Taking Too Many NSAIDs: Avoid taking too many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin IB). Over-the-counter medications have the potential to harm your stomach. According to a 2016 study, "there is substantial evidence that NSAIDs cause bleeding, inflammation, and ulcers in the stomach and small intestine."
2. Inadequate Fiber Consumption: Increase your fiber intake to keep your gut healthy. Complex carbs, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, take longer for the body to digest and are then stored as energy. Consuming whole grain oats can even increase "healthy" gut bacteria, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition.
3. You're Taking Too Many Antibiotics: Many people take antibiotics whenever they get a cough. Taking too many antibiotics, on the other hand, might wipe out both beneficial and bad bacteria in your gut. Patients who took three different antibiotics over a four-day period lost a number of beneficial bacteria, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology, and they were still absent six months later.
4. You Consume Sugary Drinks: Consuming sugary beverages on a daily basis can be harmful to your digestive health. People who drank a sugary beverage every day—soda, lemonade, and fruit drinks included—had a 59 percent higher risk of digestive illnesses, according to a research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. What's scarier? Those who consumed two or more soda servings were at a 17 percent increased risk of death compared to those who drank less than one per month.
5. Ignoring Digestive Symptoms:
The CDC explains that there are many causes of nausea, heartburn, or bloating. However, you should never ignore them—especially if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can lead to a digestive issue called gastro paresis. It not only impacts how your body digests food, but how the body absorbs nutrients and can lead to malnutrition.
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