Tag: microbiome
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How to Restore Your Gut Microbiome after Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotics are an important medication that have revolutionized how we treat bacterial infections. While antibiotics can be life-saving, they can also dramatically alter your body’s gut microbiome. The good news is that it is possible to restore your gut microbiome after taking antibiotics. Below, we’ll review what the gut microbiome is. We’ll also review steps…
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What Is the Gut Microbiome and Why Is it So Important?
Within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract lives a community of microorganisms called the gut microbiome, also called the gut flora and gut microbiota. The gut microbiome not only plays a crucial role in digestion and metabolism, but forms part of an important relationship between the gut and the rest of the body. The Gut Microbiome Helps…