Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words

The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside your digestive system. Scientists are discovering that these microbes are vital for us to live healthy lives. They help us digest food and provide us with nutrients, they can modulate our mood and help us sleep better, and they even help the immune system do their job better.

Gut bacteria are those bacteria that live inside the digestive system of all animals, including humans. We’ve found that these bacteria are crucial to our health, both physical and mental. They help us digest food, provide us with nutrients and help us fend of pathogenic bacteria.

Simply put – gut bacteria, also known as the gut microbiota, are the bacteria present in our bodies lined across the inner walls of our gastrointestinal tract. There are about 300-500 bacterial species in the human gut with their average population being 100 trillion. That’s enough to fill twelve thousand, six hundred and fifty-eight Earths at our current population. Initially, that was thought to be ten times the number of human cells in our body but new research suggests the ratio of bacterial cells to human cells could be 1.3:1.

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[Miikhiel]

I am dying from the free Family Guy/American Dad animation 😂

[KayBertoss]

I fully appreciate this video. It's all very true. I have Ulcerate Colitis. I'm in remission now thanks to a huge change in my diet 2 years ago. Also a Med that works for me. I love Kimchi, Sourdough Bread, Sauerkraut & Kefir. Stay away from all processed food as much as possible.

[bradpatridge]

Science ABC is my new favorite YouTube channel! Your work is amazing. Every video is informative, entertaining and fun to watch. Well done, Science ABC!

[ecoachingcenter]

Nice work. informative and entertaining at the same time. Your channel is addictive 😊

[Joandev]

This is brilliant and hilarious. As a yoga teacher (who is also very interested in nutrition) I particularly liked the scene of the gut bacteria doing tree pose . LoL

[mtrichie]

NGL, im in my thirties and Im loving this, its almost family guy ish, but informative. lol

[ejikejennifer]

This is the best video on this topic this gave me exactly what I wanted thank you

[VENOM-twrs]

That ‘Control Uday Control’ is a famous Indian meme🤣🤣 Love from India to you. Amazing video

[trancebelial]

For a healthy diet, I think fermented food is a good option. Located in the UK, I drink the genuine kvass for my gut health :)

[corrinegutierrez]

This is so cute and very informative😆😄 thank you.!

[dennisguilder]

Can you do a video on how to fix gut micro biome after trash diet for years???

[studylife]

thank you
this is sweet and detailed !

[masongoff]

Great video!! But anyone else catch a la Family guy vibes from the animating 😭😭

[sirrantsalott]

New subscriber here. The animations are hilarious and the information very helpful.

[elihyland]

YouTube has done me a disservice by not recommending this channel earlier.
*grabs popcorn and the good snuggy*

[Beezmantv]

Great Video and animation and information.

[lindajjohnson]

This is so informative about your gut and how to keep it healthy. I must go back and look at it again. Thank you. Is this information in print form?

[pugsandcoffeeplease]

I'm expecting to see Roger The Alien any minute now.

[RonShane--CabinsLess]

Where exactly do I click for the next episode? 5:22

[anon]

@DrPal a funny visual of your explanations ❤