The clinical application of highly specific, evidence-based strategies, including targeted probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary modifications, designed to modulate an individual’s unique gut and systemic microbiome composition to achieve specific health outcomes. These interventions move beyond generic recommendations by using advanced microbial sequencing data to address dysbiosis, enhance beneficial species, and optimize metabolic function. The ultimate goal is to leverage the gut-brain-endocrine axis for systemic wellness.
Origin
This concept is a direct evolution of microbiology and gastroenterology, driven by the advent of next-generation sequencing technologies that allow for precise mapping of the human microbiome. It transitions from the broad use of probiotics to a precision medicine approach, acknowledging the vast inter-individual variability in microbial ecosystems. This personalized strategy is now central to functional gut health protocols.
Mechanism
The intervention mechanism relies on introducing specific microbial strains (probiotics) or selective food sources (prebiotics) to outcompete pathogenic species and promote the growth of commensal bacteria. These beneficial microbes then execute functions critical to host health, such as producing short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, synthesizing B vitamins, and modulating immune responses. The precision of the intervention ensures the selected strains are those most likely to thrive and exert the desired functional effect within the individual’s existing microbial ecosystem.
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