5 Shocking Facts About Your Gut Bacteria
#5 will surprise you
Our gut health is central to our overall health and well-being. Our gut microbiome is unique to us, just like our fingerprints. More scientific research than ever is carried out to determine the role gut microbes play in the development of chronic illnesses and cancer. Research shows that there is a relationship between gut bacteria and autoimmune diseases. Here I will be listing some scientific facts about our gut bacteria and what you can do to boost your gut diversity right away!
1. Gut bacteria diversity begins both before and after birth
It was once believed bacteria in the birth canal colonizes babies gut initially, later on from the environment. However, we now know that bacteria in the amniotic fluid beings to colonize the fetus’ gut even before its born.
2. Gut microbiome can change within just three days
Researchers believe that the gut microbiome is a complex dynamic organ. Your gut microbiome can change within just two to four days from eating right.
What’s even more fascinating is a study conducted at the Quadram Institute, UK, found that two-thirds of the patients staying at a hospital showed a significant reduction in their gut…
