What Does the Gut Microbiota Produce and Why is it Important?
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of the serotonin in your body is synthesized in the gut, largely influenced by your microbiota. But this is just one example of the vast array of compounds and signaling molecules that the gut microbiota produce, which can have profound effects far beyond the digestive tract.