General Gut Microbiome
Can some microorganisms from the gut microbiome harm you?
Yes, some can.
Does the gut microbiome have a correlation with the brain?
Yes, it has an effect on the brain
What is something that is sometimes given to a patient to kill bacteria?
Antibiotics.
Can the human microbiome be considered an organ?
Yes, although some people think no because it is not originally from the human body.
What kind of microorganism is most common in the gut microbiome?
Bacteria.
Is autism correlated with the gut microbiome?
Yes, it is.
What foods contain live bacteria that are helpful to the gut microbiome?
Probiotics in a lot of dairy products
What is something that happens when you have too much things to do at once and can affect your microbiome?
Stress.
About how many cells are there in the gut microbiome for every cell in the person's body?
About 10.
What is the weight of all of the microorganisms in the gut microbiome?
Two to five pounds.
Is it possible that depression can be lessened by probiotics?
Yes, it is possible.
What is something found in some cereals and is a good kind of grains?
Whole grains.
What is something that can affect your gut microbiome that happens in the night hopefully rarely?
Not getting enough or any sleep.
About how many genes are in the microorganisms in the human microbiome?
About 3 million
About how many kinds of bacteria are in a healthy gut microbiome?
One thousand types.
Can the gut microbiome help the heart?
Yes, it can.
What is the kind of food that is bad for the gut microbiome and is usually is packaged in some way?
Proccessed food.
Does the microbiome have more microorganisms than the Milky Way has stars?
Yes, it has more microorganisms, as it has about 10 trillion while the Milky Way Galaxy has about 400 billion stars.
Does the gut microbiome have a connection with things like diabetes?
Yes, it surprisingly can.
What is a kind of sugar that can be more harmful for you?
Refined sugar.
About how many genes are there in the microorganisms for every gene in the cells in that person's body?
There are about 100 genes for every one gene in the cells of our body.