Understanding our gut bacteria is being discussed in relation to many problems of the gut and even in other parts of the body. An American dietitian with a special interest in what is happening in the gut, especially in irritable bowel syndrome, has an update. Her take-away message is “this science is new, evolving and individual.” She uses the idea I applied to our individual way of metabolising food chemicals. Where I spoke of our “metabolic fingerprint” in all that happens after chemicals … [Read more...]