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The gut microbiome: balancing the body
The gut microbiome: balancing the body

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2 Functions of the gut microbiome

As you have learnt previously, the gut microbiome has important roles in the normal functioning of the human body.

  • Question 7

    Can you remember the five main functions of the gut microbiome?

  • The five main functions are:

    • metabolic
    • structural
    • protective
    • communication
    • immune.

You will learn about each of these functions in more detail in the following sections.