The Role of Gut Microbiota in Human Health and Disease
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https://doi.org/10.36676/ssjmra.v1.i1.01Keywords:
gut microbiota, dysbiosis, health, disease, gut-brain axis, therapy, probiotics, prebiotics, diet, homeostasisAbstract
There are billions of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea, that inhabit the human digestive tract, forming an ecosystem known as the gut microbiota. This microbial population is crucial for human health and has been associated with several disorders. all the information currently available on the gut microbiota and their impact on health and disease. Maintaining a healthy mix of gut bacteria aids digestion, vitamin production, and immune system training. It wards against illnesses by competing with any bacteria or viruses that might be present. The gut-brain axis emphasises how the species of bacteria in our digestive tract affects our mood, actions, and brain performance. Dysbiosis, defined as alterations in the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota, has been associated to several disorders. Some examples of such conditions include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, allergies, autoimmune illnesses, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and depression.
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