Eat a Diet Tuned for Optimum Microbiome Health – In Depth Guide

Microbiome Heath at a Glance:

• Our gut is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and worms
• Together they are called our microbiome
• Trillions of them also live on our skin
• Trillions of them also live in a cloud around us
• NIH research shows that our microbiome contributes 8 million unique genes to our bodies
• 360 times the number of human genes

70% of our immune system is in our gut Results from eating a Western diet:

• 40% of US adults are obese
• Live an average of 13 years less than expected (JAMA)
• 20 “healthy” years are lost
• Another 32% are overweight
• 10% have Type II diabetes
• Typically lose 10 years of life expectancy (diabetes UK)
• 46% have high blood pressure
• 27% higher overall mortality from all causes (SPRINT clinical trial)

–WSJ article 6/24/19   A new way of eating is urgently needed