Gut Health 101: How Your Microbiome Affects Everything From Mood to Immunity
Your gut contains roughly 38 trillion microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that collectively weigh about 3-5 pounds. This community, known as your gut microbiome, does far more than help you digest food. It influences your immune system, mental health, metabolism, sleep quality, and even your risk for chronic diseases. The science of the microbiome has exploded in the past decade, and what researchers are finding is reshaping our understanding of human health from the inside out. ...