Holidays and end-of-year celebrations are practically synonymous with overeating. During this period, it becomes almost impossible to remain unscathed by the delicacies served at meetings, dinners, family lunches and gatherings with friends. The result of “kicking the bucket” tends to be inflammation of the gut.
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After the season of overeating, columnist Claudia Meireles contacted nutritionist Clara Alves Delavy, from Rio de Janeiro, to find out the consequences of intestinal inflammation on health.
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The intestine is the organ responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients
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Having a constantly inflamed gut can trigger other health problems
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Over time, having an inflamed gut can contribute to worse metabolic health.
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Nutritionist explains the impact of poor diet on gut health
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“In practice, intestinal inflammation is usually closely linked to daily diet, especially when there is an excess of ultra-processed foods, a lot of sugar and poor quality fats, as well as a low fiber intake,” emphasizes the expert. She points out that these are not the only causes of inflammation.
The nutritionist points out that frequent alcohol consumption, constant stress, repeated use of certain medications and even food intolerances that the person does not even suspect are also important factors in the inflammatory process.
According to Clara, when the intestine is inflamed, the first effects observed concern digestion and absorption of nutrients. Both “no longer work well”. “This ends up unbalancing the microbiota and increasing intestinal permeability, which further promotes inflammation in the body as a whole,” he explains.
Eating foods too high in sugar and fat disrupts intestinal function
The clinical nutrition specialist says that over time, this inflammatory process tends to trigger or worsen problems. She cites irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, nutritional deficiencies, reduced immunity, frequent constipation or diarrhea among the consequences of inflammation.
According to the nutritionist, constant intestinal inflammation also affects other areas of the body. “This can contribute to hormonal changes, a deterioration in metabolic health and even emotional well-being,” he explains. Clara Alves Delavy adds that this pathology even has an impact on mental health, due to the “direct link between the intestine and the brain”.
“Ultimately, a balanced intestine has a direct impact on quality of life and the prevention of chronic diseases,” guarantees the sports nutrition expert. The nutritionist says keeping the organ non-inflamed offers benefits that go “far beyond” digestion.
The expert highlights that having a “balanced” intestine impacts overall health
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