GOOD GUYS, BAD GUYS
Researchers are rapidly growing
to appreciate the centrality of the
gut’s bacterial population
(microbiota) in determining many
aspects of health, including
metabolism, psychological well-
being, and ... immunity. Balanced
gut bacteria (the right kinds, in
the right amounts) help to
promote balanced immune
function, which leads to a more
relaxed, finely-tuned immune
system. If we compromise our
population of good bacteria on the
outside, the bad guys would have
the opportunity to multiply. As
the bad guys pile up just outside
the doors, they put a lot of stress
on our security team. Balance is
key. It’s a Goldilocks kind of
