India, June 25 -- Good gut health is a great contributing factor in ensuring that your physical and mental health are at optimum levels. The gut breaks down the foods you eat and absorbs nutrients that support your body's functions. Moreover, it also has a tangible effect on your mood and even your immune system. It basically is the foundation of everything.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, believes so. In a post shared on June 24, he shared insights about our gut that he wishes more people knew about. including how antibiotics affect our gut health, how it is our second brain, and more.

Here are the facts the gastroenterologist shared:

According to the AIIMS-...