Gut – intestinal microbiome (9)
- The gut of every organism is home to millions of good and bad microorganisms in a ratio of 80-20 respectively.
- The increased diversity of this intestinal community, as well as its stable and balanced form, are characteristics of a healthy microbiome (4,9). A healthy gut microbiome is a valuable ally of health, as it contributes to:
- In the proper functioning of metabolism, participating in the breakdown of indigestible foods and the absorption of nutrients
- In the production of vitamins, amino acids, and metabolic products that are valuable for the proper functioning of the colon
- Strengthening our immune system
- To protect us against pathogenic microorganisms
- In healthy brain function