Lactobacilli

Good day, Mr. Jelínek,
what do you think about intestinal microbiome testing offered by various clinics and laboratories? Would you recommend any laboratory, do you have experience with this? Also, I would like to ask, if a person eats healthily, exercises, doesn't smoke, and doesn't drink, which specific Lactobacilli or probiotics would you recommend?
Thank you for your response.

The analysis of the microbiota is meaningful because it provides information that cannot be obtained otherwise. It is important to bear in mind that analytical methods are constantly evolving and will provide much more accurate information in the future, including their interpretation. A certain disadvantage is the cost of the examination, but this is common with new technologies. When looking for a suitable laboratory, always choose based on what is offered for the required cost, i.e., what information is provided and especially how well it relates to your individuality.

In the case of probiotic supplementation, it is simple - the market is evolving very quickly, with trends either towards the widest possible number of strains in each dose or towards the inclusion of a smaller number of specific representatives to influence particular metabolic processes. It depends on your target. In general, however, you won't go wrong if you take preparations with a wider spectrum of Lactobacilli as a preventive measure.