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5 Links between the gut microbiome and itching.
1. Gut bacteria produce chemicals, toxins and metabolites, some of which can influence skin texture, hydration, and the way skin cells respond to external stressors.
2.The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining skin homeostasis, and dysbiosis can disrupt this balance, leading to skin problems through the skin/gut axis. An example would be a low biodiversity score caused by a poor or species inappropriate diet.
3. A low clostridia score- clostridia are linked to immune function, when levels fall so does the immune function. A weakened immune system overreacts to inflammation, potentially triggering conditions like eczema or allergic reactions that cause itchy skin.
4. A gut imbalance, often caused by medications, vaccines and stress can compromise the gut barrier, allowing bacteria and toxins to leak into the bloodstream. Triggering inflammation and immune responses that affect the skin.
5. If there is a higher percentage of antibiotic -resistant bacteria in the gut that translocate to the skin causing flare ups of small red itchy bumps, these may become boils or abscesses.
Imbalances 1-5 are extremely common. It is possible to restore the balance of the microbiome and reduce symptoms. We provide the most professional testing service used and trusted by healthcare professionals and vets.
