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Can You Get a Blue Zone Gut?

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Can You Get a Blue Zone Gut?
Gut health and diet likely aren’t the only things that add length to people’s lives in blue zones, but they're common factors that anyone, anywhere, can apply. Shutterstock
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Blue zone guts are pretty impressive. I’m not talking about the bellies in the Labatt section of the stadium. I mean the global blue zones: places around the world where inhabitants regularly live in good health to more than 100 years old.

Gut health is dominating conversations about health and longevity. And why shouldn’t it? Research shows the microbial population living in your gut—your microbiome—can play a role in immune strength, mood, inflammation, and cognitive function.

Mat Lecompte
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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