In this short episode I ask Will just what exactly people are talking about when they say “The” microbiome. Do they mean the gut microbiome? Will defines what the microbiome is and what it is not and we also talk a little about the expanse of the gut microbiome.
Important numbers:
1 trillion - microbes living in and on us
150:1 - microbial genes to human genes
90 - it is believed that this is percentage of diseases that can be linked to the gut and health of the gut microbial community
If you would like to learn more about the gut microbiome and its impact on general health and wellness, Autism, and PTSD, I have provided some resources in our show notes. Check them out at the Gut Questions? podcast website under “Show Notes" → www.yourgutquestions.com/show-notes
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