Phascolarcto bacterium

Phascolarctobacterium is a genus of bacteria that is a part of the healthy gut microbiome and produces the short-chain fatty acids acetate and propionate.

Taxonomic Level: Genus

Family: Acidaminococcaceae

Properties: Gram-negative, Anaerobic, Nonsporulating, Non-fermentative

Additional Information: Phascolarctobacterium is a major contributor to the production of the short-chain fatty acids acetate and propionate. Acetate and propionate help regulate your metabolism, can affect your mood, and can be increased with the addition of berberine and metformin to your diet (please see the functional analysis section of your report to learn more about acetate and propionate). Studies have shown that physical exercise may also help increase the abundance of Phascolarctobacterium.

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