Micronutrients & recovery
In adult populations, higher body mass index (BMI) is significantly associated with an increased Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio in the gut microbiota, driven by higher relative abundance of Firmicutes and lower relative abundance of Bacteroidetes.
This study suggests that a higher body weight is linked to a specific gut bacteria profile (higher Firmicutes, lower Bacteroidetes). While this doesn't tell you exactly how to change your diet, it highlights that gut health is intertwined with body weight. Focus on a balanced diet that supports diverse gut bacteria, as environmental factors like diet play a significant role in this ratio.
The content of Firmicutes was gradually increased while the content of Bacteroidetes was decreased with increasing body mass index (BMI). The F/B ratio also raised with increasing BMI.
Why this rating
Observational study with a small sample size (n=61) and specific demographic (Ukrainian adults), limiting generalizability.
Source
Association between body mass index and Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio in an adult Ukrainian population
Alexander Koliada et al. · BMC Microbiology · 2017
DOI 10.1186/s12866-017-1027-1
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