2014
DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.1000220
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Metagenomics Health Claim: Are you Rich Enough in your Gut Micro biota?

Abstract: Distinct alterations in the composition of the gut microbiota have been observed in obese individuals, patients with type 2 diabetes and other disease-states associated with obesity. Microbial 'gene richness' revealed by metagenomics studies appears to be a robust indicator of health status. These studies are summarized in this commentary with a prospect on 'clinical metagenomics'.

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“…We are what we eat and that's why everyone is prescribed for healthy food choice. Do you know the food we eat plays an essential role in maintaining the richness [1] and function of our gut microbiota (trillions of bacteria that live within our digestive tract) and there by dictates our health and keeps us disease-free?…”
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“…We are what we eat and that's why everyone is prescribed for healthy food choice. Do you know the food we eat plays an essential role in maintaining the richness [1] and function of our gut microbiota (trillions of bacteria that live within our digestive tract) and there by dictates our health and keeps us disease-free?…”
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confidence: 99%