In the vast and fascinating universe of science, there is an ever-expanding world that has been patiently waiting for our attention: the microbiota. 

This amazing assemblage of microorganisms that inhabits in and on our bodies, as well as in the environments around us, is gaining increasing relevance in scientific research and human health.

It is a diverse and complex ecosystem that coexists in symbiosis with us, playing an essential role in our health, in protection against pathogens and in the regulation of vital processes.

Knowing the Microbiota  
The intestinal microbiota is the set of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses and parasites) that reside permanently in our intestine, providing nutritional, immune and pathogen resistance functions at all stages of life.

Do you know where the microbiota lives?
The microbiota is found in the microbiome. The microbiome refers to the set of genes and genetic functions of all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., that inhabit a specific environment, such as the human body or a natural ecosystem. The microbiota is the community of microorganisms itself, i.e., the microbes themselves that make up the microbiome.

Microbiota vs Microbiome

Good nutrition favors a healthy microbiota.
Because when a food reaches our digestive system and comes into contact with intestinal microorganisms, they influence how our body uses food.

This is why it is important to maintain a healthy diet that promotes good gut health.

The gut microbiota has been associated with beneficial effects for humans, such as protection against pathogens. 

It plays an important role in maintaining immune balance and preventing inflammation.

Gut-brain relationship
Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about someone, which later turned out to be true? Or felt butterflies in your stomach when that person you like smiles at you?

This happens because our entire digestive system is lined with a mesh of neurons that is known as the “Enteric Nervous System” and can be described as a second brain.

What happens in the intestinal environment, as well as the activities of the bacteria that inhabit it, influences the actions of the neurons in the nervous system that are responsible for directly controlling the digestive system.

A healthy lifestyle supports intestinal health
Did you know that diet is one of the key factors influencing the composition of the gut microbiota?

A healthy lifestyle and a good diet are key factors that influence the composition of the intestinal microbiota?