THERE ARE 4 000 to 6 000 bacteria species in our gut, and the signs of an imbalance include everything from heartburn and bloating to trouble sleeping, skin rashes, sugar cravings and autoimmune problems such as thyroid issues.
“When things are absorbed through our gut wall they are transported through our entire bodies through the bloodstream,” says Professor Phil Hansbro, author of The Good Gut Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
“So anything that is produced by our microbes can affect the health of each part of our body and our body as a whole.”
“Incredibly, each species has its own nutritional needs and produces its own metabolites,” he adds. “Some are pro-inflammatory – they produce toxins and metabolites that cause inflammation in our
