The Bacteria That Live Inside of You - The Microbiome

Explore the fascinating world of microbes living within the human body in this 21-minute educational video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Delve into the concept of the microbiome, learning how it develops from birth and the crucial role a mother plays in transferring microbes to her child. Discover methods for strengthening your microbiome, understand the differences between prebiotics and probiotics, and examine the potential impacts of C-section births on microbial development. Investigate the concept of regional species pools and their influence on microbial diversity. Analyze the connections between poor health and microbiome imbalances, and uncover the vital role of fiber in maintaining a healthy microbial ecosystem within your body.

00:00 - Intro
01:27 - What Is the Microbiome?
03:42 - How Mom Gives You Microbes
06:15 - Building a Stronger Microbiome
08:16 - Prebiotics, Probiotics, C-Section Process
09:41 - Repercussions of C-Sections
11:07 - Regional Species Pool
15:23 - Poor Health and the Microbiome
17:55 - Fiber's Role In the Microbiome