We all know our brains make up 3lbs of our body weight. But did you know your body ALSO contains 3lbs of MICROBES???
It’s true! Every healthy human body is inhabited by an enormous collection of bacteria, fungi, one-celled archaea, and viruses. Because these microorganisms keep our bodies in balance, it is vitally important to maintain optimum levels of the essential probiotics, and to provide the proper food sources for them (“prebiotics”).
Interestingly, the advancements made in understanding the human gut have helped gain insight into a parallel microbiome—soil! For the rest of the article, click the Read More button below.