Microbiota and essential oils

The importance of the intestine in the body’s defense processes is now known. Considered a key organ of our health, the correct functioning of a large part of our immune system passes through the intestine. From this point of view, the balance of the bacterial ecosystem in the intestinal tract is decisive for guaranteeing a good state of health. Dr. Carla Marzetti, Scientific Director and founder of the Val Sambro Analysis Laboratory, who has always been involved in research and analysis of these problems, explores the role of the intestinal microbiota and the potential of essential oils in the special edited by Claudia Barigozzi.