"While many of us assume that diet is the only way to feed the trillions of microorganisms (including bacteria, fungi and viruses) that make up the microbiome, there are myriad daily habits that can help nurture this important part of the body. Diet often takes centre stage in discussions about the gut microbiome, and rightly so it plays a major role, says Dr Emily Leeming, a scientist, dietitian and research fellow at King's College London, and author of Genius Gut."
"But it's just one part of a much bigger picture. Our entire lifestyle from stress levels and sleep quality to time spent outdoors profoundly shapes our gut health. Everything we come into contact with can influence the ecosystem that lives there. Since the gut has a big influence on all aspects of our physical and mental health, it makes sense to look after the microbiome that drives it. Here are just a few ways to do that."
A broad range of prebiotic and probiotic foods and supplements have become common and support gut bacteria. Diet plays a major role in nurturing the trillions of microorganisms that comprise the microbiome, but lifestyle factors also exert powerful influence. Stress levels, sleep quality, time spent outdoors and daily habits, including oral exchanges, shape microbial ecosystems. Everything the body encounters can alter gut communities. Because the gut affects physical and mental health, supporting the microbiome through varied diet, healthy routines, adequate sleep, stress management and safe social interactions promotes overall well-being.
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