Microbiomes help control your immune system

Introduction

Our bodies are teeming with bacteria. We carry 1,000 times more of them than the cells in our bodies and they’re found on almost every surface of our skin and in every organ—from your mouth to your bladder. They’re also inside us: in our gut, lungs, teeth and even on our tongues!

These microbes have been called “our second genome” because they have an enormous impact on how we function at a cellular level. The microbiome is responsible for digesting food so we can absorb nutrients; it helps us produce essential vitamins like vitamin K; it protects us from harmful pathogens in our environment; and it helps control the immune system.

The bacteria that live inside your body are collectively referred to as the microbiome.

The bacteria that live inside your body are collectively referred to as the microbiome. The microbiome is a complex ecosystem that lives in and on every part of you, from your skin to your gut. It's estimated that there are more than 10 times as many bacterial cells in your body as human cells!

The majority of these microbes are harmless or even helpful; they help keep us healthy by fighting off harmful pathogens, aiding digestion and synthesizing vitamins (among other things). However, some can cause disease when they get out of balance with each other or with our immune system

The immune system protects you from harmful pathogens in your environment.

Your immune system is the body's natural defense system. It protects you from harmful pathogens in your environment and from damage that can occur if you have an autoimmune disease. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to defend against foreign invaders like viruses, bacteria or parasites. When these intruders enter the body through cuts or sores on the skin; through food we eat or drink; by being breathed into our lungs; or when we swallow them in water while swimming at the beach--our first line of defense kicks into gear: inflammation! Inflammation helps protect us by causing redness swelling pain heat sensation fever so blood vessels close up causing less blood flow through areas where there may be infection happening

The immune system also protects your body from damage that can occur if you have an autoimmune disease.

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect your body from disease and infection.

When the immune system detects a foreign substance (such as bacteria), it responds by producing antibodies to fight off the invader. If you have an autoimmune disease, this process goes awry -- instead of targeting harmful invaders, your body's white blood cells attack healthy tissue in your own body. Autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes; they affect millions of Americans each year by causing inflammation that damages joints or destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas (respectively).

The microbiome can help improve your immune system.

Your microbiome is a collection of bacteria in your body. It can help improve your immune system, which is made up of different types of cells and proteins that fight infections. The microbiome helps control the immune system by producing various cytokines (signaling molecules) that activate or suppress it.

The microbiome can help control the immune system, but only if you understand what is good for your microbiome

The microbiome is a collection of microorganisms that live in and on your body. It's made up of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other tiny organisms. The human digestive tract contains more than 500 different species of bacteria--and each person's microbiome is unique to them.

The importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome cannot be overstated; it has been linked to everything from weight loss to improved moods! You can improve your immune system by making sure you have enough good bacteria in your digestive tract (which we'll talk about later).

In addition to helping control inflammation throughout the body, the microbiome plays an important role in preventing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis by regulating how cells react when they come into contact with foreign substances such as pollen or dust mites

Conclusion

The microbiome is a living system that is constantly changing. This means that the immune system must work to protect your body from harmful pathogens and also keep up with the changes in your microbiome. The microbiome can help control your immune system, but only if you understand what is good for it!