Trust your gut - it knows more than you think!

29th May 2025

Ever heard the saying listen to your gut? It’s sage advice, but not in the way we normally use it.  

Your gut microbiome is a community of trillions of microbes that live in your digestive tract and could be quietly steering your health in more ways than you can imagine.  

And we're not just talking about digestion issues; there is a direct link between gut health and overall vitality, mood, metabolism, immunity, skin, and even mental health.  

So, if you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, experiencing mood fluctuations, struggling with brain fog and just not feeling on your A game...the culprit could be living rent-free in your gut.  

And, thanks to new innovations, we now have a way to figure out what to do about it.  

What is the gut microbiome? 

You can think of your gut like a bustling city (like Dubai!), filled with microscopic life like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes that all live there and work together (or sometimes against each other). The balance of these microbes influences how your body functions. 

When your microbiome is well balanced and diverse, it supports easy digestion, keeps inflammation low, and ensures your immune system is resilient. However, when the balance is thrown off, due to stress, poor diet, antibiotics, or lifestyle factors, your body might start to show signs. And these signs are not just in your stomach. 

The gut-body connection 

The gut contains a network of over 100 million neurons, the same type of cells found in your brain, which is why it’s often referred to as the “second brain.” In fact, around 95% of your body’s serotonin (the feel-good hormone) is produced in your gut. 

Research shows that your gut is deeply connected to immune health, metabolism, skin and inflammation. 

What does this mean? Your gut health is whole-body health. 

An unhappy gut 

If your gut is unhappy, it can show up in ways you might not expect. Here are some signs your microbiome might be out of sync: 

Some of these symptoms are often dismissed or treated with temporary fixes which don’t actually fix the long-term issue. It’s important to explore why the symptoms are occurring, not just how we can make them go away. 

Gut testing: a new chapter in preventative health 

At Smart Salem, our advanced Gut Microbiome Health Package gives you insights rather than just numbers.  

We use whole-genome sequencing (think of it like decoding your gut’s genetic fingerprint) to analyse what microbes are living in your digestive tract, how balanced they are, and what they might be doing to impact your health both in positive and potentially detrimental ways. 

What’s included? 

Gut health and biohacking 

People can now use data and diagnostics to take ownership of their health and gut testing is one of the most powerful tools available.  

If you’re looking to boost your energy, promote your immune system or finally get answers to symptoms that won’t go away, your gut microbiome might hold the key. 

If there’s one take away from this blog, it should be that your gut is deeply connected to many essential functions in your body. 

Listen to your gut 

Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens, it’s one of the most powerful overall health resources at our disposal. At Smart Salem, we can help you understand your gut health and help you optimise it with real science and a highly personalised approach. 

So whether you’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms, want to future-proof your health, or simply love the idea of biohacking your biology, our Gut Microbiome Health Package can help you get there. 

Book your gut health package at Smart Salem today, and take the first step toward better digestion, better mood, and better overall health.