Ready for three truths and a lie: science and nutrition edition? This format allows for both facts and fables to be covered, which is especially important with media constantly highlighting questionable research conducted on complex topics such as the microbiome. But let's back up. What's the microbiome? Does the microbiome contribute to overall health? Are there certain foods that support a microbiome? Should I avoid specific foods if I want a healthy microbiome? All valid questions that will be answered in this article. Let's begin. Truth No. 1: The microbiome is a community of about 100 trillion cells. Think that only things like the national debt reaches a figure in the...
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