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Dr. Justin Sonnenburg: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health

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Human Genetic and Microbial Adaptations to Diet

Specific populations of humans have genetically adapted to different diets over time, indicating that different diets may be more suitable for different genetic groups. In addition to human genetic adaptations, the gut microbiome has also shown adaptation to cultural differences in diet, such as the ability to metabolize dietary fiber found in seaweed. This suggests that both human genetic and microbial adaptations play crucial roles in the ability to digest and derive nutrition from specific dietary components.

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