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Metabolic Health and Gut

Meaning

Metabolic health and gut describes the critical, bidirectional relationship where the state of the gastrointestinal tract profoundly influences systemic metabolic function, including glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. This connection highlights the gut’s role not just in nutrient absorption but as a major endocrine and immunological regulator. A healthy gut microbiome and an intact mucosal barrier are essential prerequisites for maintaining metabolic flexibility and preventing insulin resistance.