The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years. It's easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in our gut are for health.

But what many people might not realize is that the microbiome doesn't only contain bacteria. It also contains other types of microbes – including fungi. The fungal component of the microbiome is called the "mycobiome".

Although the mycobiome has been less well studied than its bacterial counterpart, recent research shows it's sensitive to diet and may affect our health , too.

The best studied mycobiome is the one in our intestines . It's composed of many fungal species. The most common fungal species found there, particularly in the Western world, belong to the Candida f

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