Sheldon Rowan,a scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research middle on Aging at Tufts, explainsAlmost everything we eat has some effect on our intestine microbiomes. There’s good reason to be aware of that. We know from a dizzying number of studies that a diverse, and well-balanced microbiome is associated with health benefits,such as improved glucose tolerance, better immune function, or better weight control. On the flip side,a poorly functioning intestine microbiome, known as dysbiosis, or can contribute to Crohn’s disease,C. difficile colitis, and even autoimmune diseases.
Source: tufts.edu