I was reading some threads on here from @haidut and some others regarding the microbiome. Haidut seems to be under the belief that we should try and clear the SI and colon of most bacteria. This is an interesting topic for myself having dealt with lots of health issues including really bad SIBO. With my practioner I spoke about this and he cited lots of studies showing the benefits of balancing the gut with certain strains of bacteria. I also did a stool test which showed I was low in Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus as well as a few others....
It is shown in several of the studies that these bacterium can improve estrogen clearance, insulin sensitivity and therefore carb tolerance, lactose tolerance, and more.
Here are some of the studies he provided arguing why it is important to refeed a depleted gut such as my own.
Bacteroides: The Good, The Bad, The nitty Gritty
This study above is my favorite because it gives the pros and cons of these bacteria and seems to state that the negatives are often due to other pathogens or bacteria causing disruption. It definitely does not state however that all bacteria should be cleared.
The Role of Eubacterium on Periodontal Disease
In vivo effects of bifidobacteria and lactoferrin on gut endotoxin concentration
Suppression of gut dysbiosis by Bifidobacterium longum alleviates cognitive decline
"Of these, NK46 most potently inhibited LPS production and fecal bacterial growth (Fig. 1A,B). NK46 also potently inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB activation in microglial BV-2 cells (Fig. 1C). NK46 was identified as Bifidobacterium longum, based on the results of Gram staining"
This article alone to me shows promise of why probiotics when delivered properly can be very beneficial, rather than eliminating altogether
Would love to hear people's thoughts on this
It is shown in several of the studies that these bacterium can improve estrogen clearance, insulin sensitivity and therefore carb tolerance, lactose tolerance, and more.
Here are some of the studies he provided arguing why it is important to refeed a depleted gut such as my own.
Bacteroides: The Good, The Bad, The nitty Gritty
This study above is my favorite because it gives the pros and cons of these bacteria and seems to state that the negatives are often due to other pathogens or bacteria causing disruption. It definitely does not state however that all bacteria should be cleared.
The Role of Eubacterium on Periodontal Disease
In vivo effects of bifidobacteria and lactoferrin on gut endotoxin concentration
Suppression of gut dysbiosis by Bifidobacterium longum alleviates cognitive decline
"Of these, NK46 most potently inhibited LPS production and fecal bacterial growth (Fig. 1A,B). NK46 also potently inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB activation in microglial BV-2 cells (Fig. 1C). NK46 was identified as Bifidobacterium longum, based on the results of Gram staining"
This article alone to me shows promise of why probiotics when delivered properly can be very beneficial, rather than eliminating altogether
Would love to hear people's thoughts on this