Monday, November 4, 2013

Connection Between Gut Microbes and Intestinal Health

It is well known that humans enjoy a symbiotic relationship with the good microbes that colonize their bodies. These organisms, collectively called the microbiota, help digest food, maintain the immune system, fend off pathogens, and more. There exists a long and growing list of diseases associated with changes in the composition or diversity of these bacterial populations, including cancer, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and even autism. Inflammatory bowel ...

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