The word “biodiversity” refers to the variety of life forms that make up an ecosystem, like a forest, wetland, lake, or ocean. But your gut is an ecosystem of sorts, too. The more biodiversity your gut has, the better your digestion and overall health. Trillions of Gut Microbes From an ecological perspective, your gut harbors trillions of microbes of at least a thousand different species. Species richness and biodiversity keep your gut resilient even during change, supporting proper digestion and immunity. Scientists warn, however, that the diversity of our gut microbiomes has been on the decline over the last half a century (1,2). A variety of factors are to blame, including the increasing availability of highly processed foods along with the overuse of antimicrobials in our
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