“Feed your microbes: how diet shapes your gut microbiome”
When we talk about the microbiome we are referring to the set of organisms, their genes, the substances they produce and the environment in which they live, such as our body, the intestinal tract, the skin, the mouth, but it also includes microorganisms in the soil, animals and the environment.
To raise awareness of the contribution of the microbiome as an innovative alternative for a long-term sustainable future, we celebrate World Microbiome Day every year on 27 June. We highlight the importance of increased research into the microbiota, the study of all living organisms that make up the microbiome, and which play a fundamental role in maintaining human health.
This year’s theme, “Feed your microbes: how diet shapes your gut microbiota”, focuses on achieving a diverse microbiota to prevent many diseases. The microbiota is unique to each individual and is closely linked to the immune system and the central nervous system, forming a crucial gut-brain-microbiota axis.
For more information: https://worldmicrobiomeday.com/about/
