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How Can I Fix a Leaky Gut When Work Stress Won't Stop?

Leaky gut linked to stress and slow motility. Learn why high-performers need to protect nervous system function and daily bowel movements.

By Kieran2 min read

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Leaky gut refers to a state made worse by a reduction in motility, and if you are a high-performer, or a stressed worker alike you need to be compensating for the reduction in motility. Most stress comes from the gut and not the other way round.

Why Does Stress Make Leaky Gut Worse?

If you are a high-performer, or a stressed worker alike you need to be compensating for the reduction in motility,

The impact that being constantly in "go-mode" has on your bowel movements and gut in general should not be diminished,

More leaky gut. Slower transit. Higher likelihoods of a bacterial overgrowth. More systemic toxins.

If you don't control the loop it can circle back to worse performance at work, exemplifying the stress aspect itself,

What Can I Actually Do to Protect My Gut at Work?

Do everything in your power to protect your breaks.

  • Bring ginger tea to work
  • Take a 15m break to walk
  • Spend your time at home optimising your nervous system to tolerate the stress better

What Difference Will This Actually Make to My Energy?

Do everything you can to protect your nervous system and daily bowel movements. It'll make more difference to your daily energy and focus than any amount of espresso

Most stress comes from the gut and not the other way round, find out how to break the cycle for your unique biology:

Frequently asked

Common questions

How does stress affect gut motility?
If you are a high-performer, or a stressed worker alike you need to be compensating for the reduction in motility.
What happens if I don't manage the stress-gut loop?
If you don't control the loop it can circle back to worse performance at work, exemplifying the stress aspect itself.
What are simple steps to protect gut health during a busy workday?
Do everything in your power to protect your breaks. Bring ginger tea to work. Take a 15m break to walk, Spend your time at home optimising your nervous system to tolerate the stress better.
Does stress start in the gut or the mind?
Most stress comes from the gut and not the other way round, find out how to break the cycle for your unique biology.
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