The gut microbiome is one of the most actively researched areas in medicine today. The connection between gut bacteria and the immune system is undeniable — around 70% of immune cells are located in the gut.
What does science say?
A 2021 Stanford study showed that a diet rich in fermented foods increases microbiome diversity significantly more effectively than a high-fiber diet. This is the principle of cascading metabolism.
How to support your microbiome?
Diversity is the key. Fermented foods, synbiotics, and homemade yogurt — each adds something different to the gut ecosystem.
