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The Scoop on Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics
The microbiome is the collection of all microbes that naturally live on our bodies. Although microbes are so small that they require a microscope to see them, they contribute in big ways to human health and wellness. They protect us against pathogens, also known as ‘bad bugs’, help our immune system develop, and enable us to digest food to produce energy and select vitamins.
A wide diversity of gut microbiota is currently thought to be a healthier composition than having only a select few bugs. This diversity is affected by eating varied plants and including dairy if tolerated. Those who have a limited diet have a low diversity of microbiota.
As you may already know, probiotics are living microorganisms found in certain foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, Kefir, kombucha, tempeh (fermented soybeans) and some cheeses, which are crucial to good digestion. When you eat these foods, it helps your digestive tract and overall wellness by promoting a healthy balance of a collection of 100 trillion tiny critters living in your intestines. Researchers have found 300 to 3000 different species in people!
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