The human gut microbiome
This is a living and dynamic ecosystem within the digestive tract that consists of trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protozoans. The four dominant groups that make up most of the human gut microbiome are:
- Bacteroidetes
- Firmicutes
- Actinobacteria
- Proteobacteria
Read this article to find out more about what might happen if there is a disturbance in your gut microbiome