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
- Bacteria are generally either in the phyla Bacteroidetes or Firmicutes
- 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
