Have you ever heard the phrase “trust your gut”? It turns out that it’s more than just a saying. Our gut does so much more than just digest food—it’s home to a powerful community of organisms that play a role in everything from immunity to mood regulation and energy levels. This bustling “mini-ecosystem” inside us, known as the gut microbiome, is composed of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that support and regulate our bodies in countless ways. Each of these tiny...