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 Prevotella testing
- Alternative dominant gut genus tracking
- plant-based diet microbiome marker
- Prevotella vs Bacteroides enterotype assessment
What is Prevotella?
Prevotella is a gram-negative anaerobic genus that is the dominant alternative to Bacteroides as a primary gut carbohydrate fermenter. Prevotella-dominant microbiomes are typically associated with high plant fiber intake and agrarian dietary patterns. Detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Prevotella important?
The relative dominance of Prevotella vs Bacteroides is one of the best-characterized axes of human gut microbiome variation (the P-type vs B-type enterotype). Higher Prevotella abundance is associated with high-fiber, plant-rich dietary patterns. Tracking Prevotella levels over time may reflect dietary pattern changes.
What insights will I get?
Your Prevotella level indicates whether this genus is a significant contributor to your gut microbiome. Reviewed alongside the Prevotella/Bacteroides ratio and dietary patterns, it may reflect fiber intake and dietary diversity.
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