Your body is full of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Trillions of these tiny microbes—collectively called your microbiome—exist mainly inside your intestines, in your mouth, and on your skin. They are with you from birth. And, surprisingly, that’s a good thing. While some bacteria and microbes are potentially harmful, others are extremely important for supporting your health. Maintaining nutritional status, immunity, and the behavior of the brain are related to a healthy balance of these microbes. Refresh your knowledge on the microbiome with these helpful stories: Defining Microbiome: Meet Your Bacterial Buddies The Gut-Brain Axis: Connecting Your Brain and Microbiome Your Gut Microbiome’s Reaction to Dietary Fiber How Your Complex Oral Microbiome Impacts Health Why Your Skin Microbiome is Important—And 5 Ways to Protect It Diversity is Key and Prebiotics and Probiotics Can Help One established characteristic of a healthy gut environment is the variety or diversity of the m...
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