Gut health is an increasingly hot topic, and for good reason. Your gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria, plays a major role in digestion, immunity, and even mental health. In fact, in some extreme cases, doctors may resort to fecal microbiota transplants (FMT)—yes, transferring healthy bacteria from a donor’s gut into a patient’s gut—to restore balance in people suffering from severe infections like Clostridium difficile. This seemingly bizarre procedure underscores just how crucial a well-balanced gut microbiome is to overall health
