Research shows that a healthy gut can improve our immune system, mental wellbeing and is literally the foundation of your health. Our body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi and these are collectively known as the microbiome. An imbalance of unhealthy and healthy microbes in the intestines may contribute to weight gain, unregulated blood sugar, high cholesterol, inflammation and many other chronic health issues. 

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References:

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Corrêa, T.A. et al. (2019) “The two-way polyphenols-microbiota interactions and their effects on obesity and related metabolic diseases,” Frontiers in Nutrition, 6. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00188.

Zhang, Y.-J. et al. (2015) “Impacts of gut bacteria on human health and diseases,” International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 16(12), pp. 7493–7519. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms16047493.

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