Why is our Microbiome Vanishing?

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In the last 100 years, we have lost approximately 50% of our human gut microbiome. Our oldest ally and critical defence system is vanishing.

Hyper Urbanization Era

1945: Green Revolution Era1

The climax of widespread use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. And the development of genetically modified crops.

Broad Spectrum Antibiotics

1970: Broad Spectrum Antibiotics Discovered2

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria becomes a significant public health issue. The vast majority of antibiotics given to farm animals for human consumption.

Loss of Generational Transmission

1985: Loss of Generational Transmission3

C-section delivery rates increased by 400%. Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically depleted microbes.

Hygiene Hypothesis

1989: Hygiene Hypothesis4

David P. Strachan, British epidemiologist, hypothesized that reduced exposure to pathogens in early childhood leads to an increased risk of allergic diseases.

Hygiene Hypothesis

2000: Hyper Urbanization Era5

50% of the world population are now urban city dwellers. Humans that live in urban environments have lost approximately half their gut microbiota.

The result of this change is our inner world is silently collapsing. We are losing our natural defence system, increasing the risk of immune-mediated non-communicable disease. By beginning now to restore our microbiome, we have the opportunity to share a legacy of health and resilience with our children and grandchildren.

citations

  1. Gama J, Neves B, Pereira A. 2022. Chronic Effects of Dietary Pesticides on the Gut Microbiome and Neurodevelopment. Front Microbiol.
  2. Blaser, Martin J. 2014. Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues. Henry Holt and Co, First Edition.
  3. Shan, Y., Forster, S.C., Tsailki, E. et al. 2019. Stunted microbiota and opportunistic pathogen colonization in caesarean-section birth. Nature.
  4. Strachan D. P. 1989. Hay fever, hygiene, and household size. BMJ.
  5. Bruchett S, Sinha T, et al. 2020. The Effects of Urbanization on the Infant Gut Microbiota and Health Outcomes. Frontier Pediatric.