- There are 100 trillion bacteria and other microorganisms in/on our entire body.
- Ninety percent of the microbiome is concentrated in the large intestine.
- The weight of the microbiome throughout the body amounts to 5.6 pounds.
- There are more bacteria in the palm of our hand than there are people on the planet!
- The bacteria on our right hand are different from that of our left hand – only ⅙ of the bacteria are alike.
- Bacteria are the most ancient inhabitants on earth: they have existed for 3.5 billion years, long before humans, dominating every corner of the world. It’s no surprise that as other creatures developed, they collaborated with them.