The World Within

Your diet helps determine whether the microorganisms living 
in your gut help or harm your health.

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Image © Thom Leach / Science Photo Library | Getty Images Tiny organisms that live in your large intestines are actively involved in your health. What you eat may help decide which ones flourish.

You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]