No wonder that your microbiome has a strong influence on your life and health!
Little roommates – big impact!
The human gastrointestinal tract consists of the stomach as well as the small, large intestines and rectum with a total length of more than 8 metres. It is also densely populated with over 39 trillion microorganisms, known simply as intestinal microbiome or the intestinal flora.
A healthy intestinal microbiome, i.e. the totality of all microorganisms in our digestive tract, forms the basis for our general well-being. The gut microbiome consists of bacteria, viruses and fungi. The majority (approx. 95%) are bacteria.
The gut microbiome is created during birth, when we receive our mother’s amniotic fluid and the bacteria that have settled there for the first time in our mouth.
In the course of our lives, the composition of these bacteria constantly changes in type and scope, because the intestinal microbiome “lives”. This is due to our diet and our environment, with which the body arranges itself symbiotically. As a result, each intestinal microbiome is a universe of its own and is different for each person.
An imbalance of your intestinal bacteria can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence or bloating.
80% of your immune system is located in the intestines. An imbalance of intestinal bacteria can result in poor immunity.
Find out more: “How to strengthen your immune system”
80% of your immune system is located in the intestines. An imbalance of intestinal bacteria can result in poor immunity.
Find out more: “How to strengthen your immune system”
90% of our happiness hormone serotonin is produced in the intestines. What happens in your intestines affects your mood, concentration and can even be a cause of depression.
Some bacteria promote your health, while others interfere with it. The same applies to your weight. There are bacteria that promote weight gain and bacteria that protect against it. What do your bacteria tend to do?
Find out more: “Obesity – is the cause in the microbiome?”
Some bacteria promote your health, while others interfere with it. The same applies to your weight. There are bacteria that promote weight gain and bacteria that protect against it. What do your bacteria tend to do?
Find out more: “Obesity – is the cause in the microbiome?”
Find out what type of food evaluation (enterotype) you are and how your bacteria metabolise your food.
The state of your microbiome can be seen in the appearance of your skin. An imbalance in intestinal bacteria has been linked in recent studies to psoriasis, rosacea (copper rose), atopic dermatitis and acne.
The state of your microbiome can be seen in the appearance of your skin. An imbalance in intestinal bacteria has been linked in recent studies to psoriasis, rosacea (copper rose), atopic dermatitis and acne.
Sporting goals? If your microbiome is in balance, you too will be fitter and more powerful!