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“The aim of cleaning, then, should be to reduce bacteria numbers—but not to zero. Even harmful bacteria can be good for us when the immune system uses them for training. A couple of thousand Salmonella bacteria in the kitchen sink are a chance for our immune system to do a little sightseeing. They become dangerous only when they turn up in greater numbers. Bacteria get out of hand when they encounter the perfect conditions: a protected location that is warm and moist with a supply of delicious food.”

Book:Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Source: Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

“When we clean obsessively we do indeed get rid of everything, both bad and good. This can not be a good kind of cleanliness. As it happens the higher the hygiene standards in a country the higher that nations incidents of allergies and autoimmune diseases. The more sterile a household is the more its members will suffer from allergies and autoimmune diseases. Thirty years ago about 1 person in 10 had an allergy. Today that figure is 1 in 3. At the same time, the number of infections has not fallen significantly. This is not smart hygiene.”

Science Research Hygiene Allergies

Book:Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Source: Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

“Breast milk is so beneficial that a more or less well-nourished mother need not do any more than suckle her baby to ensure it is receiving a healthy diet. When it comes to the nutrients it contains, breast milk provides everything that dietary scientists believe children need in order to thrive - it is the best dietary supplement ever. It contains everything, knows everything, and can do everything necessary for a child's well-being. And, as if that weren't enough, it has the added advantage of passing on a bit of Mom's immune system to her offspring.”

Breastfeeding Healthy Diet Breastmilk Immune Support

Book:Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Source: Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

“Almost nothing influences our gut bacteria as much as the food we eat. Preboiotics are the most powerful tool at our disposal if we want to support our good bacteria - that is, those that are already there and are there to stay.”

Healthy Eating Gut Health Prebiotics

Book:Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Source: Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ