Bacteroides uniformis is a fiber-degrading bacteria. It colonizes the gut in early infancy and is promoted by breast feeding.
Thought to enhance the gut barrier through the production of butyrate and GABA. Also produces beta glucuronidase, degrades mucin, and produces folate.
Studied in preclinical trials as a potential probiotic for use in inflammatory and metabolic disorders.
B. uniformis was found to be decreased in obese patients as compared to healthy or lean groups. It was higher in healthy controls as compared to patients with ulcerative colitis.
Enriched in healthy individuals versus colorectal cancer patients.
Associated with degradation of the isoflavone genistein, which then becomes less bioavailable to the human.
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Higher fiber intake from beans is associated with lower abundance of B. uniformis.
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In ten healthy males, the consumption of red wine polyphenols for 4 weeks significantly increased the amount of Bacteroides uniformis as well as other commensal bacteria species.
Higher levels of insoluble fiber are associated with higher levels of B. uniformis.
A more favorable metabolic risk profile in men on a healthy plant-based diet was seen with a certain microbial profile featuring increased B. uniformis and decreased Prevotella copri.
The healthy diet was characterized by a higher intake of fiber, plant proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes, and a lower intake of energy, animal proteins, refined grains, potatoes, sweets, animal fat, egg, dairy, and meats.
A small study (n=13) showed the presence of B. uniformis and other Bacteroides species in non-vegetarians, versus vegetarians.
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