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Writer's pictureDr. Tracy McCarthy

Why your microbiome matters


šŸ’„Stop ignoring your microbiome ā¬‡ļø






Thatā€™s because the tiny microorganisms inhabiting your gut are responsible for massively important functions, including:


1ļøāƒ£ Nutrient Synthesis

Bacteria in the gut produce B vitamins, vitamin K, and the healthy fatty acid, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).Ā 


2ļøāƒ£ Digestion

Certain bacteria support the digestion of fats as well as polyphenols from the diet.


3ļøāƒ£ Detoxification

Specific gut microbiomes are known to metabolize some drugs and xenobiotics (toxic chemicals).Ā 


4ļøāƒ£ Neurotransmitter Production

Gut bacteria directly produce neurotransmitters, including dopamine and norepinephrine.


5ļøāƒ£ Immune Function

Bacteria interact with the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) to support immune function.


When we disrupt the gut microbiome, we potentially impact all of these things.Ā 


Be sure to like this blog post ā¤ļø stick around for more on how to optimize and improve your microbiome for better health.


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