ABSTRACT

The gut microbiome, a community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, is crucial for overall health, impacting immunity, mental well-being, and disease development. Its balance is influenced by factors like diet, stress, sleep, and medication. Dysbiosis, characterized by an imbalance in gut microbiota, is linked to various conditions like obesity, inflammation, cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders. Factors influencing gut health include genetics, diet, age, birth mode, antibiotics, and lifestyle. Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics are potent tools for regulating the gut microbiota and preventing diseases. However, challenges include individual gut response variations, delivery methods, safety assessments, and integrating with healthy lifestyles.