Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Bifidobacterium adolescentis testing
- Age-associated Bifidobacterium species tracking
- plant fiber fermentation capacity assessment
What is Bifidobacterium adolescentis?
Bifidobacterium adolescentis is a Bifidobacterium species prevalent in adult guts and associated with high-fiber dietary patterns. It is a primary fermenter of plant polysaccharides. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Bifidobacterium adolescentis important?
B. adolescentis contributes to fermentation of dietary fibers that many other gut bacteria cannot metabolize, producing short-chain fatty acids in the process. Its presence may reflect both dietary fiber intake and overall microbiome maturity.
What insights will I get?
Your B. adolescentis level may reflect the degree to which your gut microbiome is equipped to extract value from plant-based dietary fibers. Low levels alongside low overall Bifidobacterium may suggest opportunities to increase diverse prebiotic fiber intake.
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