27/10/2024
Incredible visual detailing each nutrient that is essential for gut microbiota balance and functionality.
Nutritional deficiency assessments can guide the incorporation of specific foods to improve microbiome diversity and health/performance outcomes.
This includes in relation to oxidative stress, sleep, immunity etc.
Crucial ones that Id like to highlight are:
1) Minerals (selenium, zinc, iron) affect gut bacteria such as Salmonella typhimurium and Bacteroides fragilis, influencing immune response and epithelial barrier function.
2) Vitamin D: Low levels reduce Bacteroides, weakening gut barrier integrity and potentially increasing inflammation. Vitamin D is a biomarker of the exposure of the sun.
3) Vitamin A: Deficiency can lower Lactobacillus populations, impacting immune response and gut health.
4) B Vitamins (B6, B12, folate): These are essential for SCFA production and supporting diverse bacteria like Bifidobacterium; deficiencies may hinder energy production and gut resilience.
5) Dietary Fibers: Inulin and pectin support beneficial bacteria (Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus), leading to SCFA production, strengthening the gut barrier, and reducing inflammation.
6) Polyphenols: Flavonoids (berries, apples) boost Akkermansia muciniphila, enhancing anti-inflammatory pathways and thickening the gut lining. Carotenoids (carrots, spinach) benefit Bacteroides, supporting metabolic and immune health.
Reference:
https://applbiolchem.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13765-021-00605-6
A good gut health can do wonders in your life.
A poor gut health can lead you to nadir.
As a scientific startup, we can only say that eating right foods and leading a regulated lifestyle is key to success.