On June 27, World Microbiome Day, the scientific community and doctors around the world draw attention to the most important but invisible part of our body - the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit our bodies. For decades, we considered bacteria exclusively enemies that need to be destroyed with antiseptics and antibiotics. However, the modern biomedical revolution has proven the opposite: we are a complex "superorganism", and without our microbial helpers

The human body is a complex ecosystem, consisting not only of our own cells, but also of trillions of microorganisms that inhabit us. This invisible "superorgan" - the microbiome - directly affects our mood, immunity, metabolism and physiological state in general. Modern science proves that human health largely depends on various epigenetic factors, among which nutrition and physical activity occupy a key place.

When we talk about family traditions, we most often recall shared holidays, values, and, of course, eating habits. However, modern science suggests looking at the family from a completely new angle - as a single microbial ecosystem. Studies prove that the composition of our intestinal microflora depends not so much on genetics as on the environment: the greatest influence on the formation of our microbiome is who we live with.

Every year, the medical and scientific community celebrates World Digestive Health Day to draw attention to the critical role of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) in our lives. For a long time, the digestive system was considered only as a mechanism for processing food, but today we know that it is the center of our immunity, metabolism and even mental health.