Microbiome is a part of us:
THE NATURAL HEALTH EDITION
Microbiome is a part of us:
Understanding the important partnership between you and your microbiome (and the planet!)
Did you know that 50% of you is non-human? That is, 50% of the cells in your body belong to the trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and in your body. Collectively these microbes form what is known as the human microbiome, a vast yet invisible ecosystem that works in close partnership with your body to support your health and wellbeing.
You and your planetary home are more alike than you might think.
Species diversity is not only an important concept for the health of the planet, but also the health of you and me. Just like earth, we are host to an ecosystem that inhabits almost every surface of our body. This precious, life-giving ecosystem is known as the human microbiome. Also referred to as ‘the forgotten organ’, your microbiome plays a key role in fine-tuning the daily operations of your body. The ability of microbes to communicate with distant organs allows them to influence many aspects of your
health and wellbeing, including gut, skin and immune health. As with earth, our health relies on a ‘symbiosis’ or balance within our internal ecosystem. Imbalance of the microbiome is known as ‘dysbiosis’ and this has been associated with several modern-day health concerns, including mild anxiety, mild acne, and digestive discomfort to name a few.
One thing is for certain, our health is intimately linked to our microbiome.
Just like us, coral have a symbiotic partnership with microbes, which provide them with important nutrients to sustain health, immunity, and resilience.
Taking care of your precious, inner ecosystem.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can offer health benefits to the host (that’s you) when taken in adequate amounts.
Life-Space Probiotics are leaders in probiotic research and supplements and are considered Australia’s number one probiotic brand. We are a team of scientists, health professionals, educators, and creators who consider ourselves explorers of the microbiome universe and innovators of solutions that can support human health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Taking care of a precious, outer
ecosystem.
Did you know coral also have a microbiome?
Just like us, coral have a symbiotic partnership with microbes, which provide them with important nutrients to sustain health, immunity, and resilience. Unfortunately, coral reefs are facing a significant amount of stress in the form of climate change and other environmental influences. Coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, cannot recover, adapt and evolve fast enough to withstand this stress. To combat this, Life-Space are partnering with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation
in supporting the Life-Space Reef Probiotic project. This project investigates the benefits of using probiotics to support the microbiome and health of corals, playing a crucial role in efforts to restore the resilience of coral reefs and reduce coral bleaching.
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