World J Gastroenterol January 2023 PMID 36683718

Microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract: Friend or foe?

Marina A Senchukova

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Many discussions highlight the microbiota's dual nature, with phrases like 'essential internal organ' and 'disruption leads to disease' showing appreciation for its complexity. The tone varies from curiosity to cautious optimism, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research for future therapies.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of the microbiota and agree that it plays a complex role in health, with statements supporting both its beneficial and potentially harmful aspects.

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Posts show high curiosity about how the microbiome influences diseases and therapy, reflecting enthusiasm for emerging research topics.

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Participants reference specific research findings and implications for health, indicating active engagement with the material.

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The discussions suggest an acknowledgment that understanding the microbiome could lead to significant advances in medicine and disease management.

Abstract in brief

The gut microbiota is an essential "external organ" that plays vital roles in metabolic regulation and protection, encoding over 3 million genes, which vastly outnumber human genes.
Changes in the composition of the microbiome can disrupt metabolic processes, intestinal barrier function, and lead to inflammation, potentially causing diseases like diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular issues, neurological disorders, and cancer.
Understanding the microbiome's influence on health requires considering it as part of a complex biological system, with many factors still not fully understood, and highlights the potential for new therapies aimed at restoring healthy gut microbiota.

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