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Human: The World Within
The Gut Microbiome is the Hub of Our Immune System
The microbiome is the cutting edge of gut science. It's an ecosystem that's made up of trillions of bacteria that instead of making us sick, actually have a big hand in keeping us healthy. When this population of microbes is thriving and in check, it does wonders for the body.