India, May 30 -- Gut health is dependent on a delicate balance of the ecosystem of trillions of bacteria. It is already well-known that gut balance influences not only digestion but also other essential functions like immunity and mental wellbeing. Poor diet and lifestyle choices may affect your entire health. This is why the gut is regarded as the root cause of many health issues, from acne breakouts to frequent infections. So if you identify your immunity, mental health or skin health taking frequent hits, take extra good care of your gut health with a correct diet.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anukalp Prakash, Director of Gastroenterology at CK Birla, Gurugram, highlighted the vital role of diet in shaping a healthy gut. It i...