Your digestive tract is home to around 100 trillion bacteria—more than all the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.
These microbial cells or bacteria influence our human physiology, metabolism, nutrition and immune function. When your body doesn’t have enough good bacteria, bad bacteria can thrive.
The following can be signs of a gut bacteria imbalance: Digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn or bloating. Autoimmune problems, such as thyroid issues, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes.
Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative colitis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)