Many of us understand the gut as an organ that allows us to eat, digest and absorb nutrients – but it’s so much more than that! For example, 70% of our immune cells can be found in the gut. The gut is also home to trillions of microbes, or gut bugs, known as the gut microbiota. These microbes interact with various systems in our body, including the skin, brain, immune system, heart and blood vessels, and even the brain. They feed on prebiotic fibre and produce short-chain fatty acids, enzymes and other metabolites such as vitamins and amino acids that have been linked to important health benefits – so it is in our best interest to look after them.
In the first part of this webinar, we take a deep dive into research in this fascinating field of gut health and learn more about the future of personalised nutrition.
Many of us understand the gut as an organ that allows us to eat, digest and absorb nutrients – but it’s so much more than that! For example, 70% of our immune cells can be found in the gut. The gut is also home to trillions of microbes, or gut bugs, known as the gut microbiota. These microbes interact with various systems in our body, including the skin, brain, immune system, heart and blood vessels, and even the brain. They feed on prebiotic fibre and produce short-chain fatty acids, enzymes and other metabolites such as vitamins and amino acids that have been linked to important health benefits – so it is in our best interest to look after them.
In the first part of this webinar, we take a deep dive into research in this fascinating field of gut health and learn more about the future of personalised nutrition.