One key reason that YLW exists is our fascination with the phenomenon that is the gut-skin axis. If you imagine your body as an interconnected web where various systems communicate and influence each other, then the gut-skin axis is a connection worth knowing about. The intricate dialogue between your gastrointestinal tract (the gut) and your skin, it’s the reason why what you put into your body has such an impact on how your skin looks on the outside. It's more than just a coincidence that skin issues often accompany gut problems – there's a scientific explanation behind it.
The gut-skin axis: a breakdown
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