You’re not just swapping stories when you connect with your crew—you’re also trading microbes. 🦠
Most often, this is a good¹ thing: Microbial transfer from your skin, saliva, gut, and other ecosystems enhances microbiome diversity (linked with better digestion and immune system function) and may even reduce the risk of certain allergies.
Swipe to learn how you’re swapping microbes with your loved ones. Then, head to the link in our bio to unpack these relationships even further. 👉
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¹ Of course, not all microbial transfer is beneficial. Poor hygiene can spread infection-causing microbes, so remember to prioritize appropriate sanitization practices like washing your hands, disinfecting at-risk surfaces (think: your kitchen counter after handling raw meat), and keeping your distance when sick.
Most often, this is a good¹ thing: Microbial transfer from your skin, saliva, gut, and other ecosystems enhances microbiome diversity (linked with better digestion and immune system function) and may even reduce the risk of certain allergies.
Swipe to learn how you’re swapping microbes with your loved ones. Then, head to the link in our bio to unpack these relationships even further. 👉
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¹ Of course, not all microbial transfer is beneficial. Poor hygiene can spread infection-causing microbes, so remember to prioritize appropriate sanitization practices like washing your hands, disinfecting at-risk surfaces (think: your kitchen counter after handling raw meat), and keeping your distance when sick.
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