When most think about the Microbiome – because I know that’s what we ALL DO in our spare time – conversations quickly become focused on the GUT.
Our intestinal tubing which provide hundreds of square meters in surface area for trillions of microorganisms to setup camp, and in many cases, stay awhile…
An ecosystem which has its tentacles of wisdom in basically EVERY single biological function that we have.
Protecting us from harmful pathogens, synthesizing essential compounds for optimal cellular function, supporting our epithelial barrier cells and of course, releasing a pungent aroma into the atmosphere for neighbors to bask in….
I mean, with a list like that, it’s no wonder the GUT gets all the attention. BUT the often overlooked fact is, ALL of THIS is NOT, solely Exclusive to the Gut!
It Fact, this “Microbe Dynamic” happens in ALL areas we have a “Barrier” between the external world & our internal world. Including the one which looks back at us in the mirror each & every day. Our Skin!
It just so happens, our LARGEST bodily organ, comprised of epithelial cell, has it’s OWN unique, yet equally important ecosystem of microbes upon it.
An ecosystem which is JUST NOW beginning to be recognized for it’s health modulating and potential LONGEVITY promoting effects. That is, as long as we don’t wage a dis-infecting war on it…
But who would do that…..
