Your body is inhabited by trillions of microorganisms... and your health depends on them.
The microbiota is the set of microorganisms that live inside your body and perform functions that are essential for your health. You probably know they exist, along with probiotics and prebiotics, but do you really know anything about them?
To learn more, Olalla Otero provides detailed information about what these microorganisms are and how they work and, best of all, she does so in a clear and direct way so that you can understand her words without scientific training.
This book sheds light on a subject that many people talk about but very few know about, and it does so based on hundreds of scientific studies. It clearly explains the importance of having a balanced microbiota and provides a guide to the strains of different probiotics and their effects on a multitude of pathologies.
If you want to keep up to date with the latest discoveries about these microorganisms and learn more about the connection between the inhabitants of your gut and organs such as the brain, skin or mouth, you will find them all here. Discover the relationship between the microbiota and your immune system and accept that everything you do influences the microorganisms that live inside you.
In addition to following the evolution of different clinical cases, presented with simplicity and humor, you will find lists of pathologies and disorders and the strains of probiotics that have proven to be useful in combating them. If you are concerned about your microbiota and want to know more about which probiotics can help you, this is the book for you.