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November 22, 2024

Dysbiosis Leads to Dysfunction

The microbiome consists of all microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, and fungi—that reside within the human body and significantly influence our physiology and health.

An imbalance in this microbial community, known as dysbiosis, can lead to various symptoms and is associated with many systemic diseases.

Dysbiosis is influenced by genetic factors, lifestyle habits, diet (especially ultra-processed foods and additives), and medications, but it cannot be diagnosed through standard tests.

Addressing whole-body dysbiosis through lifestyle changes, proper diet, and microbial modulation holds great potential for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring various health conditions, making it a promising therapeutic target.

Alagiakrishnan K, Morgadinho J, Halverson T. Approach to the diagnosis and management of dysbiosis. Front Nutr. 2024 Apr 19;11:1330903. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1330903. PMID: 38706561; PMCID: PMC11069313. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

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