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Microbiome Diversity

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health25 days ago•8 min saved

Certain antibiotics leave gut microbes altered for years, Swedish study finds

A Swedish study of 14,979 adults linked certain oral antibiotics—most notably clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and flucloxacillin—to lasting reductions in gut microbiome diversity and shifts in species abundance, persisting four to eight years after use. Diversity tends to recover most quickly within two years, but lingering effects can persist longer, and the health implications remain uncertain and may vary by country and prescribing patterns.

via CIDRAP|

#antibiotics #clindamycin #fluoroquinolones

health4 months ago•4 min saved

Study Links Duration of Stool in Body to Health Risks

A 2023 study highlights that the duration poop stays in the gut significantly influences microbiome composition and overall health, with slow transit linked to various disorders and potential for personalized treatments based on individual gut rhythms.

via ScienceAlert|

#digestive-health #gut-microbiome #health

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Common Drugs May Permanently Alter Gut Health, Study Shows

A large study finds that common drugs, including antibiotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines, can cause long-lasting changes to the gut microbiome, with effects persisting for years and potentially impacting health, emphasizing the need to consider medication history in microbiome research and treatment.

via ScienceAlert|

#antibiotics #gut-microbiome #health

health-and-science2 years ago•5 min saved

"The Influence of Gut Bacteria on Sexual Behavior"

Researchers have discovered five new Segatella species in the human gut microbiome, shedding light on their dietary fiber degradation capabilities and associations with cardiovascular health. These bacteria are more prevalent in non-industrialized populations and in German men who have sex with men, suggesting a link between sexual behaviors and microbiome diversity. The study's findings pave the way for further research on how sexual behaviors may influence gut microbiota and its implications for human health, potentially offering insights into diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.

via Neuroscience News|

#gut-bacteria #health-and-science #human-health