It is fair to say that 10 years ago no one talked about A Gut Microbiome. It was not a well-studied topic and there was very little research on it., Today when discussing depression, anxiety, irritable bowel, dysbiosis and leaky gut- you must discuss the gut microbiome.
Gut microbiotas play a key role in regulating physiologic, metabolic and immune related processes. This imbalance can affect the symbiotic relationship between the microbiota and the host. This creates an environment susceptible to disease.
Today the current research has identified a possible connection between gut microbial imbalance and certain gastrointestinal disorders. This is very important.
There are GI consequences as bloating, flatulence, abdominal distention and constipation or diarrhea which affects us all. It is important your physician knows about the gut microbiome. It is equally important that you know about this
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