Microbes our enemy and friend The human body hosts more than ten thousand different kinds of microbes. Most of these bacteria aren’t harmful – in fact, many of them actually aid the immune system. Microbiota and the healthy brain Within the first few days of life, humans are colonized by commensal intestinal microbiota. Review ofContinue reading “Bacteria in our cells can be our friend and enemy”
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Dr Mercola on eating right for the benefit of healthy gut
One of the reasons your gut has so much influence over your health has to do with the 100 trillion bacteria — about three pounds worth — that line your intestinal tract. This is an extremely complex living system that aggressively protects your body from outside offenders. In fact, 80 percent of your immune systemContinue reading “Dr Mercola on eating right for the benefit of healthy gut”