'It's what's inside that counts' - The Times looks into the gut
Posted 2 years ago by Soraya in General Health News
Mark Henderson, Science Editor for the new Times magazine, Eureka, delves into the complex make-up of the human body, correctly stating that we humans "are mostly bacteria." Different people have unique gut microbiomes, which can affect predisposition to certain diseases and conditions, as well as susceptibility to drugs. The balance between probiotic and pathogenic bacteria in the gut can even seemingly influence diverse conditions such as schizophrenia, hospital superbugs, obesity and autism. Henderson furthermore states that gut bacteria may be another contributor to the ever-rising prevalance of obesity these days. The article goes on to promote the use of prebiotics, which selectively stimulate the groth of Bifidobacteria in the gut.
Reference: Eureka magazine, The Times
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