Microbiome Heath at a Glance:
- Our gut is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses,
fungi and worms - Together they are called our microbiome
- Trillions of them also live on our skin
- Trillions of them also live in a cloud around us
- NIH research shows that our microbiome contributes
8 million unique genes to our bodies - 360 times the number of human genes
70% of our immune system is in our gut
Results from eating a Western diet:
- 40% of US adults are obese
- Live an average of 13 years less than expected (JAMA)
- 20 “healthy” years are lost
- Another 32% are overweight
- 10% have Type II diabetes
- Typically lose 10 years of life expectancy (diabetes UK)
- 46% have high blood pressure
- 27% higher overall mortality from all causes
(SPRINT clinical trial)
–WSJ article 6/24/19
A new way of eating is urgently needed