Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome

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I don't like how vulnerable our gut microbiome is and how much we depend on it. 🥹

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.

Don't worry, your brain is just an unfortunate side-effect and the gut microbes actually rule the body. When they're in danger they sacrifice unimportant organs like the brain first. "Death" doesn't actually mean what you think it does... 😬

I was just fine today until I read this. THANKS INTERNET PERSON

You can relax somewhat, it's (hopefully) either meant as a joke or the poster is seriously uninformed.

I can relate to being vulnerable and extremely influenced by factors outside of my control, tho