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The expert in an interview
Micronutrient specialist and Synformulas Advisory Board member

Martin Gschwender
What is the gut microbiome and what role does it play in health?
Martin Gschwender:
It is also referred to as the second human genome, as the multitude of different organisms exists within us almost like an organ of its own.
It represents a highly complex system that can have a decisive positive or negative influence on our health.
How does an imbalance of the intestinal microbiome manifest itself?
Martin Gschwender:
The composition of the intestinal microbiome is constantly changing in type and extent and is continually adapting to our diet, environment and living conditions. It is highly individual for each person - like a fingerprint.
To put it simply, we can say: If we are feeling good all around, our intestinal microbiome is more likely to be in balance. If we feel unwell, we can already assume unfavourable changes.
If we have tangible complaints such as immune problems, digestive problems, allergies, metabolic disorders or depression, it is now considered certain that corresponding changes are also reflected in the microbiome.
How can I change my gut microbiome for the better?
Martin Gschwender:
In which situations in life is a balanced intestinal microbiome particularly important?
Martin Gschwender:
Does the gut microbiome change over the course of life?
Martin Gschwender:
A natural birth and a diet with breast milk shapes our young intestinal microbiome differently than a Caesarean section or a diet with cow's milk. These and many other factors change the composition of the intestinal microbiome constantly and throughout our lives.
This also applies to excessive sugar consumption: if we eat a lot of sugar, this favours the sugar-loving bacteria in the intestine. Their metabolic waste products, such as alcohol, can in turn burden our organism and the intestinal microbiome. We do not feel this immediately, but in the long term it can lead to lifestyle diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. However, if we take preventative measures against them, we do not give these diseases a breeding ground to grow at all.
