On the microbial adventures of pregnant women
Pregnancy transforms the body in remarkable ways. Some changes are obvious and you have heard of, like morning sickness and sudden cravings. Others are far
Bacteria and many other microorganisms live all over our body as well as on the inside. Together, all bacteria, viruses and fungi in and on your body are called the microbiome.
The microbiome is super important for your body to function properly and remain strong and healthy. Your microbiome protects you from pathogenic microorganisms, keeps your hormones balanced, makes your brain sharp and helps your body digest food. Pretty much every organ is affected by players of the microbiome and their metabolites. Keeping feeding your microbiome and you keep yourself healthy.
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Our microbiome
Short-chain fatty acids: what gut bacteria make from fibre
Everything we eat comes into contact with the bacteria living in our gastrointestinal tract. Our commensal gut bacteria transform the incoming food into different molecules, with short-chain fatty acids being the most important ones. These small molecules interact with your gut as well as the rest of your body. Certain factors, like diet influence which molecules and how much of them gut microbes produce.
How bacteria in your gut microbiome defend pathogens
Bacteria in your gut microbiome help you digest your food, strengthen your immune system and keep you healthy. For this, your gut bacteria keep you free from gut pathogenic bacteria by fighting them with different weapons. Here, we explore some ways gut bacteria defend pathogens and how you can help them protect you.
Bacteria on your hands strengthen your unique skin microbiome
How often have you looked at your dirty hands and thought: “Better wash them to get rid of those bacteria!”. Actually, don’t rush to the nearest bathroom to wash them off. It turns out that every person always has bacteria on their hands. And these bacteria are part of everyone’s unique skin microbiome.
“Follow your gut instinct” – how your gut microbiome influences your mental health
The microbes in our gut produce many different metabolites that improve our health. Some of these can travel to the brain and influence our mood and emotions. Read on to find out how our gut microbiome influences our mental health.
What’s in your yogurt?
Yogurt is a well-loved fermented dairy with lots of health benefits. It not only provides us with valuable proteins and immune-stimulating molecules, but can also carry probiotic organisms. Here, we will look at the advantages of adding yogurt to your diet plan and what bacteria have to do with producing this creamy white dream.
You are what you eat: Gut bacteria share plant leftovers
When we eat plant products, we cannot always digest all their components. Instead, our gut bacteria love plant ploymers and start degrading and digesting them. And they share the leftover food with other bacteria, so that all of them together produce some very healthy molecules for us.
How bacteria reduce your cholesterol levels
Scientists have found bacteria in our guts that degrade cholesterol. These bacteria can reduce our overall cholesterol levels and might have health benefits for us.
How a healthy gut microbiome protects you and how to keep its superpower
Your gut microbiome is full of helpful and fascinating bacteria. They all work together to keep you healthy, digest your food and fight off intruders. Here, you will learn about what a healthy gut microbiome is, what it does and how to keep it.
How bacteria cause caries on your teeth
Bacteria in your mouth protect your teeth from pathogenic bacteria. When you eat lots of sugars, the pathogens can fight off your friendly bacteria. The more pathogenic bacteria grow on your teeth, the more acids they produce that can cause caries and cavities. Learn about the bacterial battles in your mouths.