Support beneficial microbes in the gastrointestinal tract with these healthy lifestyle habits.
Trillions of microbes -- bacteria, viruses, fungi -- call your gut home. They do more than just help you digest food. They fight harmful pathogens; make vitamin K and other important chemicals; affect the way medications work; and may influence your immune system, heart health, and cancer risk. It also appears gut microbes may play a role in healthy aging and longevity. The genes of all your gut microbes are collectively called the gut microbiome.
