What does a ‘healthy’ gut microbiome really mean? 🧠

The gut microbiome - home to 100 trillions of microbes (tiny living organisms that live in your gut) that support digestion, immunity, and overall health - is often called an "organ" in its own right.

But what does it really mean to have a "healthy" microbiome?

Surprisingly, we don’t have a clear answer.

Scientists have struggled to define it, as the microbiome varies so much between people and changes over time.

To tackle this, researchers have come together to update our understanding of what a...