When it comes to your immune response, scientists have found it’s your gut calling the shots. Promising research reveals that there’s an immune system of gut microbes working together, communicating with your body to signal when defenses are needed.
In other words, a healthy gut is the key to overall wellness.
So what is gut microbiota? The gut is home to trillions of microbes, also called microorganisms, which are tiny living things that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. While some microbes can make us sick, others are essential for our health. The most common types of microbes are bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Well-known examples of bacteria include salmonella and staphylococcus bacteria. However, most forms of bacteria aren’t harmful; some even help the immune system by fighting germs. In fact, less than 1% of all bacteria are thought to be responsible for diseases!
Our bodies have developed a mutually beneficial relationship with our microbes, which is known in biology as symbiosis. Any type of close biological interaction between two different species that live together is considered a symbiotic relationship