
Our marvelous microbiota
Picture your gut as a big city. Well, a “Microbiota City” to be more precise.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi (including yeasts), parasites… Your gut microbiota is composed of all these living microorganisms1.
You should also know that you have bacteria in every other part of your body as well: in the ears2, mouth3, skin4, lungs5, urinary tract6, and even in the vagina7.
Get to understand what each of them does, the role they play in our body, and how each of us should take care of our microbiota.
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