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Gut Flora Compositional Shifts

Meaning

Gut Flora Compositional Shifts describe significant, measurable changes in the relative abundance and diversity of microbial species that constitute the commensal community within the gastrointestinal tract. These shifts, often referred to as dysbiosis, can be triggered by factors like diet, antibiotics, stress, or illness. Alterations in the gut flora composition have profound implications for host health, influencing nutrient absorption, immune system training, and the regulation of the gut-brain-endocrine axes.