India, May 20 -- Your gut does far more than simply digest food. Often referred to as the body's "second brain", the gut is closely connected to the brain and other organs, helping break down food into absorbable nutrients and distributing them throughout the body where they are needed. Because the gut microbiome plays a role in everything from immunity and inflammation to mood and stress responses, poor gut health can show up in ways that go far beyond digestive discomfort, sometimes affecting energy levels, emotional well-being, and overall health.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down how the gut microbiome influences far more than just digestion. In an Instagram video shared ...