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Decoding the Gut Metropolis: Roles of Your Microbiome's Key Players
Our Gut is like a bustling metropolis with trillions of bacteria that collectively form our gut microbiome.
Written by: Olivia Aurora
Written on: July 29, 2024
Updated on: July 29, 2024
Written by: Olivia Aurora | Written on: July 29, 2024 | Updated on: July 29, 2024
Quick Read
- The gut microbiome is a diverse ecosystem of bacteria crucial for health.
- Different bacteria types like Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria play specific roles in digestion, immunity, and metabolism.
- Maintaining a balanced gut microbiome supports overall health and vitality.
- Certain bacteria such as Akkermansia muciniphila contribute to gut lining integrity and metabolic health.
- Dietary diversity with fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics is essential for feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
Contents
- 1. Bacteroidetes
- 2. Firmicutes
- 3. Actinobacteria
- 4. Proteobacteria
- 5. Verrucomicrobia
- 6. Fusobacteria
- 7. Blastocystis
- 8. Maintaining a Diverse Gut Microbiome
