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Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes: What’s the Deal?
The gut microbiome is the collection of bacteria, archaea, and eukarya that reside in the human gastrointestinal tract. Due to its roles in a broad range of physiological functions, the gut microbiome is now thought of as an organ of the body.
Bacterial Spotlight: Lactobacillus
Just like you and me, bacteria have families too. One such family is the Lactobacillaceae, a group of bacteria characterized by their lactic acid-producing capabilities. Family members generally share the same characteristics. For example, Lactobacilliceae have the ability to survive in the presence of acid and bile in the gut environment.
Does Geography Affect the Gut Microbiome?
Populations that live in different regions of the world have varying taxonomic compositions. Geographical location has an impact on the microbial populations due to prominent differences in diet across geographic regions. The abundance of a certain enterotype varies from region to region, thus resulting in gut microbial differences. So YES, geography does affect the microbiome!
Bacterial Spotlight: All About Bifidobacteria
There are trillions of bacteria that reside in the body. Bifidobacteria is found in the colon too. Some of the good bacteria in the colon help break down dietary fibre into vitamins and short chain fatty acids that are essential for the body.
Weight Management and the Gut Microbiome
Did you know that a healthy gut microbiome is an essential part of your weight management journey? We have a mutualistic relationship with our gut whereby our health can benefit from a diverse gut microbiome.
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Personalised Nutrition
Prebiotics and probiotics are not terms that are strangers to any of us. Prebiotics and probiotics are most commonly consumed to boost gut health by improving the diversity of the gut microbiome. Research has shown that different individuals may have varying dietary responses due to our unique gut microbiota.
What is the Microbiome?
What is the microbiome? How does it affect our health? What is dysbiosis and why is it bad for you? In this Microbiome 101 article, you will learn the answers to these questions and more. Click to learn about the gut microbiome!