Avoid These 5 Things to Repair Your Gut and Resolve Discomfort

The rapid turnover of cells that build our intestinal lining means that making better dietary choices can help most people feel better fast.

Gluten is not fully broken down in the human gastrointestinal tract, which makes it a potential offender in breaking down the gut lining. Shutterstock

If you’ve got digestive issues, you know how quickly a meal can leave you feeling miserable.

Fortunately, that misery is often due to damage that can be quickly repaired since the tissue that lines the gut—the intestinal epithelium—replaces itself in less than a week.