Writing Exercise #9

  • Genetics –  An individual’s gut microbiota is partly determined by genetics and may impact the influence of diets.
  • Diet – Dietary habits modify the composition of the gut microbiota but effects vary depending on the type, length, quality, and diversity of the diet.
  • Antibiotics – Antibiotic treatment impacts both pathogenic and beneficial microbiota in our gut which impacts the diversity and composition.
  • Natural environment – Exposure to microbial diversity in urban v. rural settings, outdoors, parks/green areas, air, home.
  • Early life –  Exposure to microbiota during the perinatal period and early infancy has important effects on the developing immune system and health later in life. 
    • Delivery mode
    • Lactation/weaning period
    • Feedings
    • Environment
  • Later life – Diet, general environment, and lifestyle can influence the microbiota and health throughout life.

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