7

meters

the average length

of a human gut.

A first-rate ally

Restoring balance

to the gut microbiota

is emerging as a highly

promising therapeutic

approach to many diseases.

An altered gut

microbiota is usually

accompanied by reduced

bacterial diversity.

Its populations can be

overwhelmed by species

that promote inflammatory

activity.

Each of us has our unique

gut microbiota, a bit like a fingerprint.

This gut microbiota changes

throughout our life and varies

depending on what we eat

and the environment.

1000

different species bacteria

viruses fungi and more

These are what youll see

in the gut microbiota

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Y

Thats the average weight of our gut microbiota

Contrary to popular belief it depends more

on what you eat than how much you weigh

Between

1 kg and 5 kg

T

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Inflammation

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tennis

the gut surface area

covered by microbiota,

in other words,

400 square meters.

courts

Like a

fingerprint!

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