The human body cannot be considered only as the sum of its parts, as they are all interconnected and interact with each other<\/strong>. For example, doing any kind of physical exercise helps us to maintain our weight and strengthen our muscles, but also helps us to manage stress and get restful sleep, which in turn stimulates the immune system<\/strong> and improves cognitive abilities. Balance between the different organs and systems is therefore essential for full health and well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n Understanding the body as a complex map in which most of its areas are interrelated allows us to better understand what the gut microbiota<\/strong> is and how it influences our overall health. As Ana Mayor, an internist and expert in Digestive Health at SHA tells us, \u2018The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by the largest microbial community in the whole organism<\/strong>, made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses, phages… They all make up our microbiota, live together in harmony and interact continuously with our body in many ways\u2019.<\/p>\n