📚 Volume 33, Issue 4 📋 ID: cFsYjhK

Authors

Aiko Nakamura, Yonas Abebe, Maria Fernandez

Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea; Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA

Keywords

microbiome gut health dietary patterns microbial diversity geographic variations Bifidobacterium

Abstract

The human gut microbiome is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a crucial role in human health and disease. Understanding how environmental factors influence microbial communities is essential for advancing microbiome-targeted therapies. This study aimed to elucidate the impact of dietary patterns and geographic variations on gut microbiome composition and functionality. We conducted a multi-site analysis involving 300 participants from diverse geographic regions, collecting dietary data and stool samples for microbial sequencing. Our findings indicate that variations in diet, particularly fiber and fermented food intake, significantly alter the abundance and diversity of beneficial microbial taxa, such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Additionally, regional differences were observed, with distinct microbial signatures associated with specific geographic locations. These results underscore the importance of considering environmental factors in microbiome studies and highlight potential targets for personalized nutritional interventions. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to further unravel the dynamic interactions between diet, geography, and the microbiome. This study contributes to a growing body of evidence supporting the tailoring of dietary recommendations based on individual microbiome profiles to optimize health outcomes.
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Aiko Nakamura, Yonas Abebe, Maria Fernandez (2026). "Investigating the Role of Environmental Factors on Human Gut Microbiome Dynamics and Health Outcomes". Wulfenia, 33(4).