Episode Summary:The microbiome—the trillions of good bacterial cells living in us—and their profound impact on human health is the topic of this episode. Topics discussed are the following:Microbiome: Introduction Implications of the microbiomeWays to promote a healthy microbiomeSummary and future outlook Episode References:Microbiome obesity study on identical twins: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677729/ Microbiome differences in centenarians: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28049008Immune health and the microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5408367/Implications of the microbiome in obesity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677729/Differences in. Microbiome of breast fed and formula fed infants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4686345/Effects of antibiotic use on the microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4831151/Microbiome and cholesterol levels: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4705836/Blood-glucose levels and the microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28434033Good bacteria produce neurotransmitters that go to the brain: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0074774216301349Microbiome and inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5388779/ Sport performance and the microbiome: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/FullText/2017/05000/The_Gut_Microbiota_and_Exercise_Performance.10.aspxFecal microbial transplant (FMT) and Crohn’s disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5430018/