Gut microbiota

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Background

  • The gastrointestinal tract is normally colonized with a number of microbes
  • Comprised of an estimated 35,000 bacterial species
  • The gut flora are impacted by:
    • Mode of delivery at birth (Cesarean section versus vaginal delivery)
    • Diet during infancy (breast milk versus formula)
    • Diet during adulthood (plant-based or meat-based)
    • Use of antimicrobials
  • May play a role in a number of diseases

Members

Gut microbial strains and negative health outcomes of gut microbial dysbiosis
Gut microbial strains and negative health outcomes of gut microbial dysbiosis. From: Afzaal et al. Human gut microbiota in health and disease: Unveiling the relationship. Front Microbiol. 2022 Sep 26;13:999001. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.999001. PMID: 36225386; PMCID: PMC9549250.

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