The Importance of the Gut and Gut Bacteria
The Gut and Gut Bacteria
There are 10 times more bacteria in a human body than cells. 80% of a person's immunity is in the gut. Gut bacteria have been shown to impact not only our immunity, but also our behavior.
- The presence of certain types of bacteria in the gut has been linked to autism.
- Different types of bacteria are found in introverted (less sociable) and extroverted (more sociable) individuals.
- More travel increases the diversity of the gut bacteria.
- People with more friends and connections have more diverse gut bacteria.
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Probiotic (fermented) and prebiotic (food for bacteria) foods provide more diverse gut bacteria.
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- Consuming prebiotic foods rich in fiber can be beneficial for the gut bacteria
- Consuming probiotic fermented foods (kimchi, miso, kombucha, etc) can be beneficial for the gut bacteria
- Spend more time in nature.
- Increase social interactions.
- Be mindful of oversanitization.
- Be mindful of antibiotics.