Quit Smoking for a Healthier Gut

During the last decade, several studies have demonstrated that healthier gut microbiome is associated with a reduced risk for a variety of poor health outcomes. In a study that included 36 smokers who participated in a twelve-week smoking cessation program, researchers observed that abstaining from cigarettes led to positive changes in the population of bacteria in the gut, which may result in a host of secondary health benefits for those who quit smoking. Journal of Clinical Medicine, September 2020