What Is a Microbiome?

You're not just one person, you're like a whole city! Inside your body, there are tiny living things called microbes. They live in places like your gut and on your skin, and they help you stay healthy. It's like having a team of little helpers who do important jobs for you every day.

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  1. Imagine your gut is a city full of tiny workers who help you digest food.
  2. Your skin has bacteria that keep it healthy, just like how a garden needs good soil to grow plants.
  3. The microbes in your mouth help break down the food you eat before it goes into your stomach.

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