A recent study published in Nature Microbiology investigated how gut transit time and pH affect variations in the human gut microbiome’s composition and metabolism. The study included 63 healthy participants and found significant variability in gut environment stability, with factors like stool moisture and pH influencing microbial composition and metabolic activity. Factors such as transit time and pH influenced microbial activity, highlighting the importance of the gut environment in shaping microbiota responses. Specific metabolites were linked to longer transit times, with potential implications for managing conditions like constipation. These findings provide insights for personalized dietary interventions to optimize gut health.
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Gut transit time and pH shape microbiome individuality and dietary responses
