There’s a war raging in our bodies, and the casualties are the bacteria that live in our gut. These bacteria, known as the microbiome, are crucial for our health, but factors like antibiotics, C-sections, and processed foods are threatening their survival. In the new documentary film “The Invisible Extinction,” doctors Martin Blaser and Gloria Dominguez-Bello embark on a mission to save the microbiome. These tiny organisms help us digest food, make vitamins, and protect us from illness. They can be found all over the body, but most reside in the gut. People with a more diverse microbiome tend to be healthier. Researchers have used poop (yes, you read that right!) to study the microbiome and its connection to diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, liver disease, diabetes, and autism. Antibiotics can be harmful to the microbiome because they can kill off both good and bad bacteria. To keep our microbiomes happy and healthy, it’s important to eat a varied diet, avoid unnecessary antibiotics, and consider vaginal delivery over C-sections.
Get ready to join the quest to save the microbiome when “The Invisible Extinction” opens in New York and Los Angeles on January 6 and becomes available On Demand.
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