“When most people think of bacteria in the intestines, they think of that bacteria as a bad, dirty thing. GI professionals, however, know that bacteria (certain bacteria, and in the right combination) is a very important part of a healthy digestive system. Medical experts have long known about the importance of bacteria in the gut, but in the last few years their understanding has grown by leaps and bounds.
The human gut microbiome is a diverse, complicated community of microbes that live in the intestines. This bacterial community has a profound impact on how the body functions. The microbiome is so vital to human health that some researchers look at it as an organ, influencing nutrition, immunity, metabolism and physiology.
As researchers gain a greater understanding of the microbiome, they’ll likely have better knowledge about probiotics, and how to prevent and cure illnesses. The American College of Gastroenterology, along with the World Gastroenterology Organisation recently observed the … (click here to read more)”
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