lassesen 5:18 am on December 8, 2017  

Reader’s improvement and microbiome shift after 3 months

I had done an analysis of his original before doing deep-dives in this Aug, 2017 post and a followup post later that month.

Reminder: This is all based on a model, a hypothesis that appears to match the known studies. The model purpose is to increase the odds of getting improvements. There are many factors that may influence what works and does not work – DNA, specific strains of some bacteria. We do not have enough knowledge to know what will work for any individual — we can make suggestions that appear to be far more probable to work.

Reader Notes

First, Thank you for all the work you do that so benefits this community.

Using your guidelines for changing my biome I went vegan, except 4oz of kefir in the AM.
The space of time is a little over 2 and half months. There are some remarkable changes.
For one my mood has most definitely stabilized, I’m much calmer. Energy is a little better, hyper-sensitivity seem to be lessened.
I’m far from well but am really pleased with the progress.
Within this time frame I did a short course of amoxicillin for dental work.
I realize the time involved and the number of request you receive, but would love your input on my latest uBiome. 
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As mentioned I went vegan except for a small amount kefir about 4 oz, part of a breakfast with Trader Joe’s ancient grains cereal, a lot of blueberries, whey, ground flax seed, inulin, almonds, prescript assist and Bimuno.
I added a few of the probiotics but felt they caused more issues, so I stayed with only Prescript assist. 
Along with these I ate 100% rye with a table spoon or 2 of avocado oil, also included bakers !00% chocolate. 
Everything else was lots of beans and vegetables. 
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PS, I’ve regained bowel function! (chronic constipation) 

Standard Items:

  • Lactobacillus: 0.04x ( 0.04 Prior)
  • Bifidobacterium: < 0.01 (< 0.01 Prior)
  • Akkermansia:  1.98x (7.36x prior)
  • Diversity:  68%ile (95%ile prior)
  • Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes:  1.0:1 (Normal 2.1:1)
    • 1.1:1 prior
    • Bacteroidetes 1.25 –> 1.5
    • Firmicutes  0.64 –> 0.7

Historic Trends

We can see there are significant shifts of some phylums

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Uncommon Bacteria

Proteiniphilum Genus 0.7%
Caldicoprobacter Genus 3.1%  (was in Prior)
Parasporobacterium Genus 3.5%
Parvibacter Genus 4.1% (was in Prior)
Christensenella Genus 4.5%

High Bacteria

Bacteria
Ratio
Oscillospira:  4.19 X (2.42x prior)
Alistipes:  3.54 X (4.53x prior)
Parasutterella: 2.50 X (2.98x prior)
Coprobacter: 2.15 X
Intestinimonas: 2.14 X  (2.00x prior)
Butyricimonas: 2.05 X (1.92 prior)
Thalassospira: 1.90 X
Flavonifractor: 1.60 X
Pseudobutyrivibrio: 1.55 X

Following have dropped below 1.5x

Akkermansia (was 5.26x –> down to 1.42): , Intestinibacter (was 5.0x –> down to 0.24x): 

References

Bottom Line Suggestions For New Ones

The lists below are done by merging the lists from the deep dives linked above. Some items may encourage one genus and discourage another genus — those are removed (unless it seems that it strongly predominates on one). The impact on Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and E.Coli are intentionally ignored [See this post for the logic]. This is all based on applying logic to the results of studies — thus theoretical. This is an addition (not a replacement) to this overview post.

Avoid

  • Barley and oat
  • Bifidobacterium animalis subsp.  lactis  B-12®
  • Bifidobacterium catenulatum
  • Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum
  • Black Tea
  • Clostridium butyricum (i.e. Miyarisan) probiotics
  • Generic Bacillus probiotics
  • Lactobacillus fermentum
  • Lysine supplements and foods
  • Metformin
  • Saccharomyces boulardii
  • Vitamin K2
  • Walnuts

Take

  • Alchohol
  • Bacillus subtilis natto
  • Bifidobacterum Bifidum
  • Bifidobacterum Infantis
  • Cranberry bean flour (or fresh cranberries)
  • E.Coli Probioitics
  • Enzymatically modified resistant starch
  • Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
  • Flaxseed
  • Gallate – Green Tea
  • Inulin
  • Lactobacillus Casei
  • Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01
  • Lactobacillus paracasei
  • Lactobacillus salivarius
  • L-glutamine
  • Polymannuronic acid
  • Resistant starch (type II & IV)
  • Tannin and Gallate   — green tea see this web page.

Personal Comments

It is interesting that Black Tea is a to avoid, while Green tea is a to take.

This is an education post to facilitate discussing this approach with your medical professionals. It is not medical advice for the treatment of any condition. Always consult with your medical professional before doing any  changes of diet, supplements or activity. Some items cites may interfere with prescription medicines.