Humans contain more bacterial cells than human cells. Why we need to look to the microbiome to unlock the mystery of health.
The human intestine contains over 100 trillion microbial cells. The microbiome consists of communities of symbiotic, commensal, and pathogenic bacteria (along with fungi and viruses) and is unique to each individual. Most microbes are neutral or beneficial, but a minority are pathogenic. The beneficial bacteria produce specific B vitamins and vitamin K, break down toxins, […]