Gut Biology is Ever Changing
Our gut biology shifts depending on what we eat. A typical modern diet encourages a gut biology geared towards sugar consumption, which is very different from the plant-focused gut biology we evolved with. Hidden sugars are a major factor.
Our Intelligent Control System
The trillions of microbes in our gut communicate with each other to form a genuine gut brain that helps regulate appetite and metabolism. When sugar-loving microbes dominate, they send signals that make us crave more sweet food.
Our appetite signals are influenced by which microbes we feed — not just by willpower.
Sugars Are Not Intrinsically Bad
Glucose is our primary energy source and is essential for brain function. Fructose is much sweeter and can be problematic in high amounts. Lactose keeps babies growing and thriving. The issue is not sugar itself, but the *speed and amount* entering the bloodstream.
A sugar-loving gut sends strong messages to eat more sugar. This leads to a blood sugar spike. The body responds by releasing insulin, which moves sugar into fat cells. This may simply lead to weight gain at first.
The Sugar–Insulin Roller Coaster
Our bodies evolved to handle slow sugar release from leafy plant-based diets. Modern processed sugars enter the bloodstream far too quickly. Insulin surges to reduce the spike, but often overshoots, pushing blood sugar too low. The body then triggers hunger signals to avoid hypoglycemia — often for more sugary food.
Sugar spike → insulin spike → sugar crash → urgent craving → repeat.
This cycle can continue for years. Eventually, excess fat accumulates in the pancreas, reducing its ability to produce insulin, leading to Type 2 diabetes.
Mood Swings
The sugar–insulin cycle releases hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, epinephrine and glutamate. These shifts can cause mood swings: overexcitement, irritability, depression, or numbness. It affects both the person and those around them.
Sugar Blockers
In the short term, Gbiota smoothies can act as sugar blockers. The term is not literally accurate — they do not block sugar — but is commonly used in medical literature. The fibre slows sugar absorption, giving the body time to respond without extreme spikes.
Sugar blockers slow sugar release so the body can manage it naturally.
If you know you are going to eat something sweet, having a Gbiota smoothie before (or with) it will reduce the spike. Regular use may also reduce sugar cravings over time.
Evolution at Work
The body has evolved to handle gradual sugar intake. When sugar rises, the pancreas releases insulin to bring it down. When sugar drops too low afterward, the body triggers hunger to restore balance. Modern high-sugar foods disrupt this balance and overwhelm the system.
Repeated sugar swings lead toward Type 2 diabetes. Sugar blockers slow this cycle to match what the body can handle.
Lentils are a good natural sugar blocker and help increase Omega 3 levels. There is ongoing debate about cholesterol, but it is clear that diet affects cholesterol patterns differently for different people.
Changing Gut Biology
The only long-term solution is to restore gut biology to its natural state. This involves reducing sugar intake and feeding beneficial microbes. This may take up to three weeks. During this time, drinking Gbiota smoothies provides both the beneficial microbes and the fibre needed to sustain them.
A large portion of the immune system is located in the gut. A healthy gut supports a strong immune system.
But a Word of Warning
If you normally eat a low-fibre Western diet, your gut biology may not initially be prepared for high-fibre food. Start with small amounts of Gbiota smoothie and increase gradually. If you have celiac disease, avoid wheat or barley ingredients.
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