SFGate

Click here to read the full article. According to the study, led by Heather F. Smith, an associate professor at Midwestern, the appendix “may serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.” Healthy bacteria in your intestines, often referred to as the human microbiome, is increasingly thought to improve wellness overall, especially immune and digestive health. Dr. Kellman discusses how processed foods negatively impact the microbiome.