Gut microbes may affect heart disease risk
How vast is this ever-changing community of microbes? For every one of your body's cells, there are 10 microbes living in your gut and mouth, on your skin, and elsewhere. It's a cozy relationship. You give them food and a warm place to live. They return the favor by breaking down toxins, crowding out invaders, manufacturing certain vitamins and amino acids, and training your immune system.
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