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Importance of Topic to Practice
The role of gut microbiota in health and disease has become the subject of intensive research and consumer interest. Many products are marketed for modifying the microbiota towards a healthy profile, including prebiotics and probiotics. However, this is a rapidly developing and young field, and there are many aspects of the microbiota that are not well understood.
Topic Overview
What is the Gut Microbiota?
The term “gut microbiota” refers to the vast