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I don't like how vulnerable our gut microbiome is and how much we depend on it. ๐ฅน
From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me.
Don't worry, your brain is just an unfortunate side-effect and the gut microbes actually rule the body. When they're in danger they sacrifice unimportant organs like the brain first. "Death" doesn't actually mean what you think it does... ๐ฌ
I was just fine today until I read this. THANKS INTERNET PERSON
Wait until you learn about your rectal microbiome and sex...
Giggity giggity!
You can relax somewhat, it's (hopefully) either meant as a joke or the poster is seriously uninformed.
I can relate to being vulnerable and extremely influenced by factors outside of my control, tho