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Gut Microbiome is described as the totality of microorganisms that live in the gut such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi, and their collective genetic material that is present in the gastrointestinal track. Gut microbiome plays an important role in the maintenance of health and the progression of disease. Interruptions in the function of the gut microbiome can cause a disruption of the gut barrier and can lead to several gastrointestinal issues.  Because our gut microbiome plays a critical role in regulating our immune response, detoxification, and absorption of nutrients it is especially important in supporting the health of your digestive system. Imagine your small intestine is a city. Microbiomes are the residents that live in that city. Trillions of them. They all have jobs to do to keep your gut functioning and healthy.  Because microbiome plays a critical role in our immune response, environmental factors, food choices, and lifestyle choices are the strongest influences in determining our health. Research has identified that environmental factors, poor food choices, and lifestyle choices are the main determinants that trigger faulty genes and result in leaky gut.  Leaky gut syndrome is a digestive condition that affects the lining of the small intestine where ...