MCB2340C Module 03 Discussion - Exploring Our Gut Microbiota Latest 2023

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MCB2340C

Module 03 Discussion - Exploring Our Gut Microbiota

Discussion Topic

Activity Time:

Activity Time: 3 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour

Directions:

Consider the following article:

Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease.

Ding, R-X., Goh, W-R., Wu, R-N., Yue, X. , Luo, X., Thwe Khine, W. W., … Lee, Y-K. (2019). Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease. Journal of Food & Drug Analysis, 27(3), 623-631.

Our gut microbiome has been shown to be a key modulator of human health. The organisms that are part of our normal gut microflora have been proven to be involved in many aspects of our overall health. There are more microbes in and on us than we have human cells. Not only bacteria, but fungi, viruses and other microbes are present in and on the human body.

For your initial discussion post, research one of the major human diseases, longevity or infant health that have been shown to be impacted by our gut microbiota and tell us your beliefs on the accuracy of the claims. How can we best utilize this knowledge in our own lives? Can we help those we love with their health issues by helping to modify their gut microbiota?

For your reply post, expand your peer’s ideas by sharing examples from your own experience or readings, suggesting outside resources to support the topic, and/or asking furthering questions to dig deeper into the topic.

Note:

• “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 - 2 sentences for an acceptable reply.
• If you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the cites and increase the class knowledge base.