Research Shows Couples Can Make Each Other Healthier By Sharing Bacteria

Research Shows Couples Can Make Each Other Healthier By Sharing Bacteria

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPHCouples share bacteria, which can influence each partner's health.Key TakeawaysPeople who live together share up to 30% of their gut bacterial strains, 38% of their oral microbiome, and have the most similar skin microbiomes.Sharing microbes with a healthy partner can improve digestion, immunity, and overall wellness, but unhealthy microbes can also be transmitted.Diet and lifestyle choices made by one person…