Gut microbiome

The gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microorganisms residing in the intestines.

99% of bacteria in the gut are anaerobes

Dysbiosis or an imbalance in this community is a common finding in CFS patients.

Pregnancy
Gut microbiota change dramatically from the first trimester to the third trimester of pregnancy. During the third trimester, populations of pro-inflammatory bacteria species such as proteobacteria and actinobacteria increase and there is a reduction in diversity. Populations of anti-inflammatory Faecalibacterium also decrease. Overall bacterial load increases over the course of pregnancy.