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9 AMAZING MICROBIOME FACTS
1000 Different Species
The human microbiome consists of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa (collectively called "microbiota"). These reside predominantly in your gut. It is estimated that the gut microbiome contains over 1,000 different species. There are also important microbiomes that influence your health on your skin, genitals, in your respiratory tract and more.
Dysbiosis
An imbalance in the gut's microbiota is called "dysbiosis." This basically means there are not enough of the "good" bacteria and other microorganisms that help your health -- also known as "probiotics" -- and too many of the "bad" microorganisms that can work against your health. Dysbiosis is very common today. This is due, for example, to environmental toxins, diets low in fiber and high in sugar, excessive use of antibiotics and other medications, and high levels of stress and anxiety.
The Gut-Brain Axis
Your gut and brain are bidirectionally linked through the gut-brain axis. This involves neural, hormonal, and immune pathways, and it means the health of each has a strong influence on the health of the other. For example, the microbiota in your gut produce neurotransmitters, like serotonin, which play a role in mood regulation. Imbalanced levels of the right microbiota -- aka, dysbiosis -- have been linked to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Evidence also suggests a link between dysbiosis and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The Gut-Heart Axis
There is also a two-way relationship between your gut and heart. For example, dysbiosis may lead to an increase in the production of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which is associated with heart disease risk. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome may reduce atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular conditions.
The Gut-Skin Axis
Here, too, there is a two-way relationship between these organs. Your skin is not merely an outward sign of health -- healthy skin, or lack thereof, can have a strong impact on the health of your gut. Meanwhile, dysbiosis is linked to conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. And improvements in your microbiome are linked to clearer skin!
Strong Impact on Digestive Health
A healthy microbiome strongly aids in digestion and nutrient absorption, while dysbiosis can lead to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Strong Link to Other Diseases
Dysbiosis is linked to many other chronic diseases beyond those involving the gut, brain, cardiovascular system, and skin. For example, it is linked to autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis... to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)... and to certain cancers. Dysbiosis has also been linked to allergies, while improving the microbiome has been linked to reducing certain allergies.
Key Part of Your Immune System
You've likely heard that good health begins in the gut. In addition to all above, one very reason is because your microbiome health is a vital aspect of your immune health. The gut microbiome educates and modulates the immune system, contributing to your immune tolerance and responses.
Key Factor in Longevity
For all the reasons above and more, your gut microbiota composition may have a powerful overall influence on your lifespan, as well as your healthspan (i.e. quality of life while you are alive).
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