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“Breast milk contains a diverse and highly complex community of microbes that come from a variety of sources. Exposure to this community may contribute to the differences observed in gut microbial populations between breastfed and formula-fed infants. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the unique community of microbes present in human breast milk.”

“Insoluble fiber adds bulk and supports bowel regularity, while fermentable fibers feed gut microbes. These microbes produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, acetate, and propionate, which interact with colon cells, barrier function, and immune signaling.”

“Dietary fiber is a broad term that refers to the non-digestible components of fruits and vegetables. Gut microbes break down certain types of fiber, releasing micronutrients trapped in the fiber matrix and producing beneficial metabolic byproducts, such as short-chain fatty acids.”

“Bacterial genera that carry butyrate-producing genes, such as Faecalibacterium and Lachnospira are vital to a healthy gut ecosystem. The findings of one report demonstrate the ability of exercise training to increase butyrate-producing microbes in the gut.”

“reuteri suppresses the growth of pathogenic microbes by producing a broad-spectrum antimicrobial compound called reuterin.". In addition to its production of acidic compounds, L. reuteri suppresses the growth of pathogenic microbes by producing a broad-spectrum antimicrobial compound called reuterin.”

“Mice that developed ALS had few butyrate-producing microbes in their gut microbiota when their ALS symptoms appeared; however, butyrate supplementation restored the population of butyrate-producing bacteria.”

Urolithin A is a postbiotic—a compound our gut microbes can make after we eat foods rich in ellagitannins, such as pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts.

“Gut microbes The gut-brain axis, a bidirectional signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the nervous system, is critical to mental health. Key elements of this pathway are the tens of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that comprise the intestinal microbiota.”

“Probiotic bacteria Contrary to the belief that human milk is a sterile solution, breast milk is teeming with hundreds of types of bacteria. This highly diverse and complex community of microbes contains primarily strains of bacteria from the Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Serratia and Corynebacteria genera.”