The Gut Microbiome: Your Invisible Superhero. How Bacteria Control Weight, Mood, and Immunity.
- Світлана Бурмей
- Mar 12
- 3 min read
You are never alone. Even now, reading this text, you are in the company of trillions of small “roommates”. This is your microbiome. For a long time, we considered bacteria to be enemies, but modern science proves: they are our best friends, controlling almost all processes in the body: from immunity to the ability to enjoy life.
In this article, we will understand what the microbiome is, how it affects your health, and why universal diets don't work without taking into account your inner world.
What is the microbiome and why is it important?
The microbiome is the collection of all microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea) that inhabit our bodies and their genetic material. The largest colony of them lives in the gastrointestinal tract. In fact, it is a separate “superorgan” weighing 2–3 kg, which performs functions that are not available to our own cells.
Here are just a few facts that will change your attitude towards yourself:
• We are 99% made up of microbial genes and only 1% human.
• About 75% of our immune system is concentrated in the intestines.
• The microbiome is a dynamic system: it changes depending on what you eat, where you live, and even who you cuddle with.
The gut-brain axis: where is happiness born?
Have you ever felt “butterflies in your stomach” from anxiety? That’s not a metaphor. The gut and brain are constantly communicating through the vagus nerve.
Scientists call the gut the “second brain.” Interestingly, about 90–95% of serotonin (the happiness hormone) is not produced in the head, but in the intestines by enterochromaffin cells under the influence of bacteria. Intestinal bacteria also produce GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which is responsible for relaxation and sleep quality.
Bottom Line: If your microbiome is out of balance (a state of dysbiosis), it can lead to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Taking care of your bacteria is taking care of your mental health.
Microbiome and weight: why don't diets work?
Do you eat little, but your weight remains the same? And your friend eats everything in a row and doesn't gain weight? The secret often lies not in calories, but in the composition of bacteria.
Studies show that the composition of the microbiota in obese and lean people is radically different. The ratio of two types of bacteria: Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes plays a key role .
• Firmicutes (often more abundant in obesity) work as efficient “energy harvesters,” extracting the most calories even from diet foods.
• Akkermansia muciniphila is a bacterium that is a marker of health and fitness. Its presence is inversely correlated with body weight and inflammation.
At Ediens, we believe that there is no point in starving yourself if your microbiome is set up to store fat. You need to change the ecosystem within you.
Immunity and skin: a mirror of the inner world
Skin health is inextricably linked to gut health (the gut-skin axis). Acne, atopic dermatitis, and eczema are often external manifestations of internal imbalance.
For example, the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes on the skin can behave aggressively when out of balance, but beneficial strains such as Staphylococcus epidermidis keep inflammation at bay. This is why using aggressive antiseptics can be harmful, and pharmabiotics (specially selected strains of probiotics) help restore the skin's protective barrier.
How to restore your microbiome: 3 steps to health
We can't change our genes, but we can change our microbiome. Here's how to do it right:
1. Feed your “friends” properly. Add prebiotics to your diet — food for beneficial bacteria. This is fiber: asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, onions, bananas, oats.
2. Love fermented foods. Sauerkraut, kimchi, and natural, unsweetened yogurt are natural sources of probiotics.
3. Personalization is the key to success. Generic probiotics from the drugstore may not work because your microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint. What works for one person may not work for another.
Ediens Solutions: Science Guards Your Health
At Ediens, we use the 3P medicine approach : Prediction, Prevention, and Personification.
We don't guess on coffee grounds. We offer:
• Genetic analysis of the microbiome : to know exactly who lives in your gut.
• Creating an Omics Profile: analyzing your unique biomarkers to identify risks long before disease occurs.
• Personalized pharmabiotics and nutrition plan : development of recommendations and preparations (BioMe line) that are right for your body.
Don't wait for illness to knock on your door. Start a dialogue with your body today.
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