Lachnospiraceae

Lachnospiraceae is a family of bacteria that is one of the main contributors to the production of short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate.

Taxonomic Level: Family

Family: Lachnospiraceae

Properties: Gram-positive, Anaerobic , Spore forming, Fermentative

Additional Information: The Lachnospiraceae family makes up a large amount of the gut microbiome, and it has many benefits to human health. Butyrate may protect against inflammatory bowel diseases, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and it has been noted that the production of butyrate by Lachnospiraceae may protect the colon from cancer (please see the functional analysis section of your report to learn more about butyrate). Additionally, the presence of Lachnospiraceae family bacteria has been known to correlate with ammonium production (ammonium helps digest food but in large amounts can lead to seizures or death), indole production (people with indole are more prone to develop mood disorders), and p-cresol production (p-cresol inhibits the growth of other microbes).

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