India, Jan. 14 -- Breakouts that won't clear, frequent colds, low energy or unexplained mood swings may not just be skin-deep or stress-related - your gut could be at the root of it. Far from being responsible only for digestion, the gut plays a central role in immunity, metabolism, brain function and even skin health. When gut balance is off, its effects can ripple through the entire body - and fixing it can often improve multiple health concerns at once.

Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is breaking down why optimal gut health is essential for the proper functioning of multiple organs - explaining that the gut influences far more than just digestion and bowel movements. In an Instagram video shared on ...