Signs Your Gut microbiome Is Out of Balance And What to Do About It

Nurse Doza breaks down five signs your gut microbiome may be off — a history of antibiotics, brain fog, autoimmune issues, relentless sugar cravings, and not pooping every day. He explains how gut bacteria help shape neurotransmitters, blood sugar, and natural GLP-1, why so many issues trace back to the gut, and the simple steps — fasting, fermented foods, fish oil, and the Good Poops Protocol — that can help rebuild it from the inside out. FEATURED PARTNER — Good Poops Protocol (MSW Nutrition) This episode centers on rebuilding the gut microbiome, and the Good Poops Protocol is the bundle Nurse Doza built for exactly that — Gut, Liver Boost, and Berberine Plus working together over 60 days to support the intestinal lining, healthy bile flow, and blood-sugar metabolism. Berberine and L-glutamine are both studied for supporting the body's own GLP-1 production, making the protocol a practical starting point for the digestive issues discussed in this episode. 👉 Get the Good Poops Protocol here: https://goodpoops.org (Pairs well with Mega-Os fish oil — discussed in the episode as a prebiotic that supports GLP-1.) 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Antibiotics reshape the microbiome. Every course of antibiotics clears out beneficial bacteria along with the harmful ones — which is why replenishing afterward with probiotics and fermented foods matters. The gut behaves like a "first brain." A large share of the body's serotonin and much of its dopamine are produced in and around the gut, and research increasingly links microbiome imbalance to mood and cognitive changes. Gut health and autoimmunity are connected. A growing body of research associates disruptions in the gut microbiome with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and IBD. Sugar cravings can be a microbiome signal, not willpower. Less-helpful bacteria thrive on sugar and may drive cravings; emerging research ties specific gut bacteria and vitamin B5 to natural GLP-1 and appetite regulation. Daily elimination and GLP-1 support are foundational. Berberine, L-glutamine, and omega-3 fish oil have each been studied for supporting the body's own GLP-1 — the framework behind the Good Poops Protocol. RESOURCES (peer-reviewed) Regulation of Neurotransmitters by the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Cognition in Neurological Disorders — Nutrients, 2021 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8234057/ Emerging Role of Gut Microbiota in Autoimmune Diseases — Frontiers in Immunology, 2024 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11099291/ Glycaemic Sugar Metabolism and the Gut Microbiota — The FEBS Journal, 2024 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11927047/ Crosstalk Between Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) and Gut Microbiota in Metabolic Diseases — mBio, 2023 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10790698/ Glutamine Reduces Postprandial Glycemia and Augments the GLP-1 Response in Type 2 Diabetes Patients — The Journal of Nutrition, 2011 (RCT) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7212026/ 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for FREE: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza