Fibre and the microbiome — Digestion River · Body Quest
Trillions of friendly microbes live in your gut. Find out what they like. Scientists are still discovering how gut microbes affect digestion and even mood.
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- Your gut microbes eat fibre that your body can't digest itself.
- A fictional journey, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, talk to a trusted adult or a health professional (Portugal: SNS 24 — 808 24 24 24; emergency: 112).
- Every body is different and every body is valid. Nothing about you or your health is collected.
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- Body knowledge — You understood how this part of the body works.
- Healthy habits — You chose habits that help your body.
- Safe & ask for help — You stayed safe and knew when to ask a trusted adult.
Real science
Scientists are still discovering how gut microbes affect digestion and even mood.
Digestion River
A fictional journey, not medical advice — we never diagnose. Pain, injuries or worries: talk to a trusted adult (SNS 24: 808 24 24 24; emergency 112; SOS Criança 116 111). Nothing about you or your health is collected; progress stays on this device.
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