Accuracy Alert!

The claim that the average human body contains more bacteria than human cells seems to contain some controversy. But by considering the most recent and updated sources, it can be concluded that this claim leans more towards being accurate. Sources from scientific publishers like Nature, Scientific American, and reputable health websites such as NIH, NCBI, and Healthline suggest that the number of bacteria in the human body at least equals or likely surpasses the number of human cells. This is frequently estimated as a ratio of about 1:1 to as much as 10:1 bacteria to human cells, with variability in the number depending on factors in the individual. However, it's notable that these findings are based on averages and estimates, which means they might not be equally applicable to every human body.