Updated Jan 20, 2021 | 14:03 IST
Did you know that your body is home to several bacteria. Be it your hair or your skin, microorganisms live everywhere. Here is what you need to know about the bacteria that reside in your digestive tract.
Do you have a healthy gut? Here is how you can maintain good bacteria for better health | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Unhealthy lifestyle and environment can affect your gut health to great extents
Here is what you must know about your gut health and gut bacteria
New Delhi: The human body is home to several kinds of bacteria. Did you know that there are over 1400 bacteria in your belly button alone? While the thought of hosting bacteria may be discomforting for some, it may not always necessarily be harmful to the body. Some bacteria can have health benefits and they can affect the body to an extent where their presence can create adverse and noticeable health consequences. The bacteria present in the digestive tract constitute the gut microbiome. They contribute to the breaking down of nutrients from food and making it useful for the body to absorb.