Listen to the influence of tiny microbes on your body

The number of microbes inside us, or the microbiome, is staggering: approximately hundreds of trillions of microbial cells live both inside and on the surface of our bodies. This means that the microbiome consists of numerous types of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

These microbes are very important to our health because they affect our physiological processes, immune system and even mental state. New research shows the connection between the microbiome and various diseases, such as obesity, arthritis, autism and depression.

Understanding this relationship opens up new perspectives for the treatment of these diseases. Since our microbiome is affected by various factors such as medications, diet, social environment and family status, it is important to consider it as a complex system that needs attention and care.