Wednesday Nugget From Professor C. Nugget - Microbiome Minute

Dr. Peninah Wood Ph.D

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Look down at his shoes

Before you make fun of his shoes...

Black Converse high-tops. 😂 I love him 🤣

It's like he's saying:

"Science is serious. Dress code is optional."

Or...

"I've got a Ph.D. in Nuggets, but I'm still cool."

Did you know?

Nearly 70% of your immune system is associated with your gut.

Your microbiome, those trillions of beneficial bacteria living in your digestive tract, does far more than help digest food. It plays a role in:

Immune health
Brain function and mood
Inflammation
Metabolism
Protection against harmful microbes

When the microbiome becomes unbalanced, your body may begin sending subtle signals like fatigue, digestive discomfort, brain fog, skin issues, or frequent illness.

The good news? Your microbiome is constantly changing. Every healthy choice you make, from the foods you eat to the quality of your sleep, helps shape its future.

Functional medicine doesn't just ask, "What's wrong?"

It asks, "Why is it happening?" The microbiome is often one of the first places to look.

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Wednesday Nugget From Professor C. Nugget - Microbiome Minute