Gut health is about more than avoiding discomfort after meals. Your digestive system is at the center of your immune response, hormone regulation, nutrient absorption, and even your mental health. When your gut is out of balance, it doesn’t just show up as bloating or irregularity—it can impact your entire wellbeing.
Let’s look at five common signs your gut might be sending you a distress signal—and what you can do to restore balance naturally.
1. You Feel Bloated After Meals (Even Healthy Ones)
Bloating is one of the most common and overlooked signs of gut dysfunction. If you feel gassy, distended, or uncomfortable after eating—even when you’re eating clean—your body may be struggling to break down food properly. This could point to issues like low stomach acid, enzyme deficiency, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), or dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria).
2. You’re Constantly Tired or Brain-Foggy
Yes, your gut impacts your brain. When gut inflammation is high, it can lead to nutrient malabsorption, immune activation, and increased brain fog or fatigue. If you’re sleeping but still feel exhausted—or struggling to focus—it may be time to look at your gut.
3. Your Skin Is Acting Up
Acne, rashes, eczema, and even dark under-eye circles can all be signs that something deeper is going on in the gut. Poor digestion can impair detox pathways, and leaky gut can trigger inflammation throughout the body—especially in the skin.
4. You React Poorly to Certain Foods
Frequent food sensitivities or discomfort after eating certain ingredients (like gluten, dairy, or even veggies like onions and garlic) can signal that your gut lining is compromised. Functional testing can help identify these hidden triggers and support your body in healing from the inside out.
5. Your Mood Swings Are Hard to Predict
The gut produces over 90% of your serotonin—a key neurotransmitter for mood stability. When your microbiome is out of balance, anxiety, irritability, or depression can worsen. Balancing the gut can often lead to more stable, resilient moods.
What to Do Next:
The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone—or guess. At De Leon Precision Medicine, we use advanced diagnostic testing to assess your gut microbiome, inflammation markers, and digestive function, then create a personalized plan using nutrition, targeted supplements, and integrative strategies.
Struggling with Bloating or Brain Fog? It Could Be Your Gut.
Dr. Marilin De Leon specializes in root-cause, functional care that helps you heal your gut and reclaim your energy, clarity, and comfort.
