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Bacteroidetes

One of the two dominant phyla of bacteria in the human gut, along with Firmicutes. Bacteroidetes are especially good at breaking down complex carbohydrates and plant fibers, and shifts in their balance relative to Firmicutes have been linked to obesity and metabolic health.

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