The good gut bacteria in our microbiome might be disappearing


By AGENCY

Our modern diet and medicines are disrupting our internal colonies of bacteria and other microbes, which help keep us healthy. — TNS

When Professor Dr Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello travels to the Amazon jungle and tells villagers the reason for her visit, their first response is often laughter.

“Did you come all this way just to see my poop?” they ask.

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Microbiome , gut bacteria , probiotics , immunity

   

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