Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These help our bodies break down food, assist our immune system, send chemical signals to our brain, and potentially serve many other functions that researchers are still working to understand. When the microbiome is out of balance—with not enough helpful bacteria or the wrong combination of microbes—it can affect our whole body.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

