Your body has more bacteria cells than human cells
Your body contains more bacterial cells than human cells, primarily in your gut, forming a vital microbiome essential for digestion, immunity, and overall health.
Prepare to have your mind blown: your body is home to more bacterial cells than human cells! While you have about 30 trillion human cells, recent estimates suggest a whopping 38 trillion bacterial cells, mostly in your gut. This microbial majority, known as the gut microbiome, is vital for your health.
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