Published: 23 Aug 2024

The Secret Life of Microbes: The Expanding Role of Microbes in Shaping Endocrine Health—The Role of Microbes in Endocrinology Health

Volume 1

This review was intended to attempt to establish the complex association between the endocrine system of the host and the gut microbiota. Microbial endocrinology is a relatively new field of study, which examines how microbes regulate hormonal; and affect metabolisms, immune system, and behavior responses. This is because the gut microbiome can be viewed as a virtual endocrine organ as it is involved in the synthesis of neuroactive substances as..