Understanding What Increases Firmicutes in the Gut
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 100 trillion bacteria call the human gut home, and diet plays a significant role in which types of bacteria thrive. The Firmicutes phylum, one of the two most dominant bacterial groups, is particularly sensitive to dietary shifts, and understanding what increases Firmicutes is key to managing gut health.