Ubiome Results

Just got my Ubiome results back. Can anyone tell me what I could do to make these levels normal? Not really sure what it all means, any info/tips are greatly appreciated :)

Firmicutes - 83.45%
Bacteroidetes - 7.52%
Proteobacteria - 6.92%
Actinobacteria - 2.11%

Can anyone tell me what I could do to make these levels normal?


" Basically, modulating the baseline of your gut microbiome population to include a higher proportion of bacteroidetes compared to firmicutes. This can be achieved by eating – no surprises – foods high in fiber as well as foods containing probiotics and prebiotics."



So what does your diet consist of currently ? what was it like pre- UC ?

I have no idea what my biome looks like, but I do well with a pretty balanced diet - I do know that eating more fruits and veggies will move toward balancing things out for most people -

"I rarely stray from this diet! "


Any particular reason for that ?

I think part of the reason your biome numbers are out of wack is your diet - It's an example of the vicious cycle syndrome, or you are what you eat - Your body tries to deal with what you throw at it - sometimes it works, and works for a while, and sometimes it doesn't - If you eat a lot of fruits and veggies, your bacteria will change to accommodate that - If all you eat is protein, same thing. To a point.
The problem arises when you try to introduce fruits and veggies to a gut built for protein = it don't like it. I think of it like the seasons. After a winter of sub freezing weather, the first spring day that's in the 50's, we're sweating. But come fall, those 50 degree temps are freezing after a summer of 100 + temps. We acclimate, but it takes time.

I would try to add in some cooked veggies in very small amounts. See what happens. Have a bit of fruit once in a while.

BTW, what is a veggie shake ?

It's kinda like the rock vs the chicken thing =

So what came first - fracked out biome that led to UC, or the other way round ?

I wonder How many folks get their biodomes checked before they are given the gift of UC ?

Have you got a brand name for the veggie shake ?

Your results are similar to the ones I had with ubiome. I had been on a pretty strict paleo protocol for the past few years, so lots of protein, veggies/fruit, and fats. I took Gary's experience and started the grape seed extract- it is Olympus Labs, 400 mg. I do one in the am and one in the pm- I had results almost immediately.

I also started adding in more fiber- beans and starches that can decrease firmicutes. I have been feeling a lot better! There is definitely something to it. Good luck.