Frequent discomfort from gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or heartburn could all be signs that your gut is having a hard time processing food and eliminating waste.

People with chronic fatigue may have imbalances in the gut. One study found that almost half of people with fatigue also had poor gut health.

An unhealthy gut can cause insomnia or poor sleep. The majority of your body’s serotonin, which affects mood and sleep, is produced in the gut. So, where there’s a bacteria imbalance or inflammation in the gut, your sleep may be affected.

Food intolerances may be caused by poor quality or a limited variety of bacteria in the gut. You may have a food intolerance if you struggle to digest certain foods. This can cause a degree of bloating, gas, diarrhoea, nausea and even abdominal pain.

“Bad” bacteria in the gut thrives off sugar which is linked to inflammation - putting you at risk for other diseases. Sugar cravings are a sure sign of too much bad bacteria being present.

When your gut is imbalanced, your body may struggle to absorb nutrients properly making lean muscle development virtually impossible and making it difficult to preserve the muscle tissue you already have.

An imbalance in gut bacteria profiles can interfere with how nutrients are stored and have your body struggling to regulate blood sugars - resulting in fat storage increases.

Gut problems and inflammation in the nervous system can lead to anxiety and depression.