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The Controversy of Fecal Microbiota Transplants

This chapter examines the contentious practice of self-administering fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) through methods like fecal capsules and enemas, spotlighting safety concerns and regulatory challenges. It discusses the real health risks involved in unregulated FMT practices, while also acknowledging the potential relief some individuals have experienced from these experimental therapies.

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