Liver & Gut Bacteria

The gut and liver are connected through the gut-liver-axis. Gut bacteria metabolize nutrients and

break down the fiber into short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which have anti-inflammatory

Properties. SCFAs can improve the insulin sensitivity which prevents fatty liver. Chronic insulin

resistance can cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, since the body is less responsive to insulin

that increases the fat accumulation in the liver. Gut bacteria can break down complex

carbohydrates and fibers through fermentation and produce vitamins such as vitamin K and B

vitamins. After eating food, hormones signal the gallbladder to release bile acids into the small

intestine to break down the fat and fat soluble vitamins into tiny droplets and allow them to be

absorbed easily by the body during the digestion. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the

gallbladder. Bile digest the fat, neutralize the acidic environment in the stomach, removing

the metabolic waste, and kills microorganisms in the ingested food. Gallbladder removal or

a defective gallbladder causes fat-soluble vitamin deficiency. Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D,

K, and E. Liver detoxifies toxic compounds, and gut bacteria can break down certain

toxins before reaching the liver. A healthy GI system can manage inflammation, promote fat

metabolism, prevents liver toxicity and promotes body health.