Most women don’t think much about their gut until it starts acting up. One day, you realize the foods you used to enjoy now leave you bloated. Your energy dips for no clear reason. Your skin feels dull, or your mind feels foggy. You tell yourself it’s hormones, or maybe just a natural part of aging. But there’s more to the story. Your gut is at the center of almost everything that helps you feel well. It affects your mood, your hormones, your metabolism, and even how well you