What are Leaky Guts? The bacteria in our guts start growing inside our intestines when we’re born, the mix of bacteria is pretty much determined by what we eat (breast or bottle makes a difference) and who we live with, pets included. Based on the numbers, you are 10% human, 90% bacteria. We have several hundred microbial species in our intestines. This microbe population is estimated to be at about 100 trillion and weighs about two pounds. Let’s take a look at how they impact us: Good bacteria are related to diet. Having them improves digestion and absorption of food and enhances our…
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