Gut Health & Gut Lag
Written by Pete Rosier
Reviewed By Kristen Stavridis BSc (Hons)
Does Gut Lag Affect your Gut Health
Whether it's a red-eye flight, a late-night scroll, or simply a busy lifestyle pulling you in different directions—your body can feel out of sync. We often talk about jet lag, but your gut has its own internal clock, too. This is Gut Lag—when your gut microbiome becomes disrupted by changes to your circadian rhythm, leading to issues like bloating, sluggish digestion, poor sleep, or even low mood.
Emerging science shows that your gut microbiome follows a 24-hour rhythm, syncing with your body’s internal clock to support digestion, metabolism, and immunity. But when that rhythm is thrown off - by travel, erratic eating, or disrupted sleep, so is your gut health. The good news? You can help reset your gut’s rhythm.
Biotiful Kefir is a powerful ally for Gut Lag. Packed with billions of live cultures and high in natural protein, it helps nourish your gut microbiome and support a balanced internal rhythm. With its natural source of Vitamin B12—essential for reducing fatigue and supporting energy metabolism - Biotiful Kefir is the perfect daily habit to get your gut (and you) back on track.
Gut Lag: The Hidden Disruptor of Modern Life
Jet lag isn’t the only kind of lag that affects how you feel - Gut Lag is real, and it’s more common than you think. Gut Lag happens when the internal clock of your gut microbiome becomes misaligned with your body’s circadian rhythm. Whether from travel, shift work, late nights, or irregular meals, this misalignment can negatively impact digestion, mood, sleep, and even immunity.
Research has shown that both the body and the gut microbiome operate on circadian rhythms—24-hour cycles that regulate processes like hormone release, digestion, and cell regeneration. When your circadian rhythm is disrupted, the composition
and function of your gut microbiota can shift, contributing to symptoms like digestive discomfort, fatigue, and reduced nutrient absorption.
How to Combat Gut Lag
Resetting your gut’s natural rhythm
begins with what you feed it. Biotiful Kefir is crafted with billions of live
cultures and a diverse range of natural bacteria that help support microbial
balance in the gut. Rich in high-quality protein and a natural source of
Vitamin B12, it’s designed to fuel both your body and microbiome—any time zone, any schedule.
Live cultures:
Help restore microbial balance and digestive efficiency.
Vitamin B12:
Supports energy levels and reduces tiredness and fatigue.
Protein:
Contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle mass and satiety during travel or schedule changes.
Science Says: Your Microbiome Has a Body Clock
Studies suggest that the gut microbiome
fluctuates in composition and function over the course of the day*. This means
the timing of your meals and what you eat matters. Consuming fermented foods
like kefir regularly, especially in the morning, may help align your gut with
your circadian rhythm, supporting overall well-being.
*(Zarrinpar et al., Cell Host & Microbe,2014).
Whether you're flying across time zones or simply juggling life’s unpredictability,
Biotiful Kefir is your go-to for gut resilience. With every spoon or sip, you’re helping your body realign, restore, and re-energise. A small daily act with powerful, science-backed benefits
And it’s more than just what you add. A
fibre-rich, plant-diverse diet feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, promoting a resilient immune response. Fermented foods like kefir give your microbiome the daily support it needs to stay balanced—even when the pollen
count soars.
