This Is An Important Reason To Keep Eating If You Want To Have Healthy Skin And Glowing

Illustration of a healthy diet that makes the skin more glowing (Cureskin)

JAKARTA - Maintaining gut health is not only good for the digestive system, but also plays a major role in maintaining skin health. This is also an important reason for maintaining food intake to have healthy skin.

The reason is, healthy digestive condition helps the body absorb nutrients optimally and reduces the risk of inflammation that can have an impact on skin conditions.

The relationship between the health of the intestines and the skin is increasingly being studied, showing that the balance of the gut microbiome has an important role in preventing various skin problems.

Disturbed intestinal health can cause various skin conditions and trigger recurrence of disease.

Reporting from the Hindustan Times, NHS surgeon Dr. Karan Rajan revealed that the health of the intestines has a big influence on skin conditions.

This is because the gut communicates with the skin through the microbiome and immune system.

For example, if a person experiences an allergic reaction to the food consumed, the first signs usually appear on the skin, such as rashes or swelling on the lips.

"We also know that children with eczema generally have a lower level of intestinal microbiome diversity and fewer good intestinal bacteria. All of this shows that imbalance in gut microbiomes can trigger skin inflammation," explained Dr. Rajan, as quoted by ANTARA.

In many cases of intestinal disorders, these problems are often reflected in skin conditions. For example, herpetiodic dermatitis (DH) in people with celiac disease, skin wounds in Crohn disease patients, and Rosacea which is often associated with excess growth of intestinal bacteria (SIBO).

In addition, according to Dr. Rajan, brain condition can also affect skin health, which is known as the brain-shell axis.

"Bulk irritation syndrome (IBS), which can cause severe stomach pain, can also trigger emotional stress and worsen chronic skin conditions such as eczema, acne, or rosacea," he added.

Maintaining the health of the intestines is the main key in obtaining clean and healthy skin. Dr. Rajan emphasized that a balanced diet, adequate sleep, physical activity, and a good environment all contribute to skin health.