Bibliograph

The gut microbiome, exploring the connection between microbes, diet, and health, Ana Maria R. Moise

Type

Label

The gut microbiome, exploring the connection between microbes, diet, and health, Ana Maria R. Moise

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The gut microbiome

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

987440961

Responsibility statement

Ana Maria R. Moise

Sub title

exploring the connection between microbes, diet, and health

Summary

The gut microbiome is known as "the forgotten organ" because it is not identified as part of the human body per se, yet it has an immense influence on many systems in the body. The Gut Microbiome: Exploring the Connection between Microbes, Diet, and Health explains what the microbiome is, the many functions it serves, how it can be either harmed or supported by our actions, and the role it may play in various diseases and in determining our overall health. The book examines the various potential causes of imbalance in the microbiome, such as diet and other lifestyle factors, and then identifies strategies for improving human health by protecting the gut microbiota. The science-based information is detailed but accessible to general readers or students without extensive background knowledge.--Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A cultural context for human-microbe symbiosis -- The gastrointestinal tract and its microorganisms -- Nutrition and the gut microbiota -- Immunity -- Obesity and metabolic syndrome -- The gut microbiota and gastrointestinal diseases -- Cardiovascular disease -- Microbes and the gut-brain axis

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