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The constellation of microbes in the gut did not return to their original, pre-antibiotic compositions in either sex during the duration of the study This make
by causi 4y ago
The constellation of microbes in the gut did not return to their original, pre-antibiotic compositions in either sex during the duration of the study
This makes me wonder why we don't take fecal samples before proscribing humans especially rigorous antibiotics so they can be used to repair the microbiome afterward.
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- johnnymorgan 4y agoI agree, I've always been surprised we do it with animals and vets but not humans and doctors. We know gut flora plays an important role in our health and development. The C.Diff study with fecal matter transplants was an eye opener, and we are definitely overlooking important data. interesting study
- stevenwoo 4y agoIt was published in 2016 (so may have been superceded by newer studies) but from The Gene: An Intimate History I read that all successful fecal implants to treat Clostridioides difficile required updates every six months to a year from healthy gut biomes - we have not yet figured out how to make a new biome thrive independently, and separately, all probiotic foods have a temporary effect on biomes, they have to be eaten regularly.
- Melatonic 4y agoIf we even can repair it after the fact? That being said eat your Natto people :-)