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Gut microbiota and metabolism

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Opportunistic pathogens

Germs that only become a problem when the balance is off. 1 chapter – expand

Level:Expert Biofilms in the gut and “biofilm busters” Bacteria often live in communities with a protective coat. On teeth this is well established, in the gut there are exciting new findings. The products meant to dissolve such films have not been studied there. IBSBile acidsMedicationMouth and teethInflammationAntibiotics Plausible How we rate the evidence Established Recommended in medical guidelines or supported by several consistent meta-analyses of randomised human studies. Well supported Several randomised studies in humans with largely consistent results. Promising Single randomised or controlled studies in humans, not yet independently confirmed — or many consistent observational studies. Plausible Two cases: first observational or pilot studies with small samples — or a settled basis that is not in dispute, such as movement, sleep or meal pauses. But not tested in humans for symptoms. Experimental Barely studied in humans. Mainly lab and animal studies or theoretical reasoning; whether it helps is open. Community