It might be as big as our brains and have the potential to protect us from a multitude of illnesses, but our gut microbiome has only got the attention it deserves relatively recently.
As science begins to understand the power of the trillions of micro-organisms that make up the microbiome, one fact is becoming abundantly clear: the healthier and more varied our gut microbes are, the healthier we become, both mentally and physically.
But how do you keep your gut microbiome in shape? Latest research indicates that a plant-based diet might be the key.
We asked Simone Pyle, Unilever’s Science & Technology Manager, Gut Microbiome, about the positive effects of a plant-based diet and how Unilever is helping to make it an easy, appetising option for everyone.
https://www.unilever.com/news/news-search/2024/behind-the-science-the-gutboosting-power-of-plantbased-diets/