Gut Bacteria
Why is healthy gut bacteria important?
Our gut is full of bacteria. The relationship between us and our gut bacteria is mutually beneficial.
The bugs in our gut
There are up to 1000 different species of bacteria that are found in the gut.
The type of bugs in our gut changes according to our age, diet, race, where we live and even stress!
Our gut bugs change with disease - scientists are still trying to figure out whether this is cause or effect.
Super Bugs
The bugs in our guts have super powers! They can:
Fight with germs (invading bacteria or even viruses)
From birth they train our immune system to recognise the good from the bad.
They help with the digestion of our food and make key factors in exchange that help us regulate our metabolism!
What happens with medication or in disease?
There is an imbalance in the good bugs vs bad bugs in the gut. The shift in the bugs can alter immune responses and metabolism. It can also affect your gut barrier.
