Why your gut microbiome is so important for health and how to protect it
South China Morning Post••health
Key Points:
- Health resolutions often focus on exercise, diet, and quitting smoking, but protecting the gut microbiome is also crucial for overall health.
- Dr. Purna Kashyap of Mayo Clinic highlights that the gut microbiome is a diverse community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and genes essential for digestive and general health.
- The gut microbiome uniquely supports the body by breaking down fiber and starches, synthesizing vitamins B and K, and producing short-chain fatty acids that help prevent disease.
- It also plays a key role in maintaining the intestinal barrier, which protects the gut lining and overall digestive health.
