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Gut Microbiota Xenobiotic Metabolism

Meaning

Gut Microbiota Xenobiotic Metabolism refers to the biochemical processes carried out by the vast community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract to transform, break down, or modify foreign chemical compounds (xenobiotics). These xenobiotics include environmental toxins, pharmaceutical drugs, and food additives. The metabolic output of the microbiota can either detoxify or, conversely, activate these compounds into more harmful metabolites, directly impacting the host’s hormonal and overall health. This process is a key element in chemical signature accumulation.