Billions of Bacteria

Your body contains billions of bacteria and other microorganisms living together in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, some "friendly" and some harmful. The "friendly" bacteria, also known as microflora, break down vitamins and ferment undigested foods and carbohydrates from the upper GI tract, helping your body absorb nutrients while also keeping toxins and foreign bacteria and viruses at bay.When there is a 50/50 balance between the "friendly" and harmful bacteria in your body, it is generally

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