Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words

0:09 100 trillion microbes in your gut right now 0:40 Where did they come from? It begins in the womb 1:04 Birth and breast milk: how the gut gets colonized 1:56 Growing up: new foods bring new microbial residents (adult by age 3) 2:54 Function 1: Digestion — breaking down sugars we can't (B vitamins, vitamin K) 3:31 Function 2: The gut-brain axis — bacteria produce serotonin and affect mood 4:42 Function 3: Sleep — bacteria release sleep-inducing compounds 4:53 Function 4: Immune system — bacteria and immunity collaborate 5:19 Over 99% of genes in your body are microbial! 5:37 Dysbiosis, probiotics, prebiotics, and keeping your gut healthy 6:35 What you eat, your gut bacteria will be thankful for!