According to researchers, gut bacteria of indigenous group of people in Africa was about 30 per cent more diverse than in Western nations. The scientists have long known that diversity of our gut bacteria has an immune system boosting effect. (Image: Thinkstock)The team found that the gut microbiota of the Hadza varied seasonally, in harmony with what food was available. Processed diets, as well as the use of antibiotics, cesarean sections and other lifestyle changes have helped reduce the variety of our gut bacteria, the authors noted. "Our own microbiota can change significantly from day to day, or even within hours, in response to what we've been eating," said another researcher Justin Sonnenburg.

Source: Economic Times August 28, 2017 03:22 UTC