Protecting the Gut [Video]

A new campaign from Culturelle Probiotics and global conservation non-profit, Re:wild, is highlighting the similarities between endangered ecosystems on earth and the endangered ecosystem within: the human gut microbiome.

The human gut is made up of trillions and trillions of living, breathing microbiota. These diverse species of bacteria work together to play a major role in human health – digestion, metabolism, immune health, nutrient absorption and beyond.

However, much like the diverse ecosystems found in our natural world – such as forests, oceans, and tundras – the human gut microbiome is under constant siege from a variety of modern-day stressors, like anxiety, lack of sleep, and poor eating habits, that can put it out of balance and hinder its ability to thrive.

Recently, leading probiotic brand Culturelle drew a poignant connection between the similarities of the endangered ecosystems of our world and the ecosystem within – the human gut microbiome. …