Our microbiome is the aggregate of all microbes — bacteria, fungi, protozoa an viruses — that reside inside our body. Our "gut microbiome" refers to all microbes inside our guts (intestines). We have 1,000 different species of bacteria in our guts, approximately 2 to 5 pounds by weight. Wow!
Dr Erica Sonnenburg's 1-hr talk is helpful in grasping the big picture of gut microbiome, food & chronic diseases.
Dr Greger's videos on gut microbiome are fantastic! They helped me understand the relationships among dietary fiber intake, our gut microbiome, and chronic diseases.
Dr Bulsiewicz is a world expert on gut microbiome, intestinal health and the role of food in keeping our guts healthy! In a Rich Roll interview, he offered a fascinating insight that helped me strengthen my resolve to stay away from processed foods.
In 2014-2015, CSIRO (Australia) published a fantastic 10-part video series explaining the gut microbiome.
Do our guts affect our mood? Leading scientists explain, "yes!"
Do we need probiotics? What do various Whole Food Plant-Based doctors say?
How to follow Low-FODMAP with Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines?