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Gut Dysbiosis
Imbalanced gut flora
B - Good EvidenceMedian rating across interventions. See individual treatments below for specifics.
Overview
A reduction in microbial diversity or loss of beneficial bacteria and rise in pathogenic bacteria.
Symptoms
Digestive irregularity
commonInconsistent bowel movements
Bloating
commonGas production
Interventions & Treatments
Testing Options
- Stool microbiome analysis (commercial tests have limitations)
Dietary Recommendations
- High fibre
- Diverse plant foods (30+ per week)
- Polyphenols
Research cited
- [1]Gut microbiome health and dysbiosis: a clinical primerBidell MR, Hobbs ALV, Lodise TP(2022)review
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