Fecal microbiome inadequately represents gut microbiome
Aug
27
For one, stool consistency varies over time. In addition, both gut microbiome composition and phenotypes or diseases of interest help define the nature of one’s health. Researchers then found a significant compositional difference of gut microbiome by specific location along the GI tract. All this calls for greater accuracy than exclusively using stool samples as a means for determining gut health and gut research.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cmi/2023/6868417/