Tag: Gut Microbiota

The collection of microorganisms that colonizes the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called gut microbiome. Development of microbiome starts from birth and changes in microbiome takes place with life event such as illness, antibiotic treatment and changes in diet. Approximately, 100 trillion microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) exist in the human gastrointestinal tract. The bacteria in the microbiome help to: The Role of Gut Microbiome Gut microbiome…