Does your body need germs?

“This is not just exploratory science, but it's meant to understand what is this dark matter of microbes in our bodies that we didn't know anything about, and to shine a light on this world,” says Proctor. read more

Yes, your natural body flora is extremely important. There are many diseases associated with imbalances in your natural body flora, such as Small Bacterial Intestinal Overgrowth. There are also many diseases that imbalances have been implicated in, such inflammatory bowel disease(2) and possibly immune hypersensitivity reactions(3). read more

This is not to say beneficial bacteria can't also be dangerous. Usually, helpful bacteria and harmful bacteria are mutually exclusive, Maczulak said. But there is overlap, notably in the bacteria that inhabit the body. "Staph bacteria is a good example because it's all over our skin," Maczulak said. read more

Best Answer: Yes you do--if by germs you mean bacteria. Bacteria are essential for your body to perform many of the functions it completes on a day to day basis. The main area that you need bacteria is in your digestive system. The bacteria help break down what you eat. read more