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1. Shifting fermentation patterns through specific fiber
interventions [189]
2. Enhancing digestive function to prevent proteolytic
fermentation [190]
3. Reducing inflammatory pathway activation [191]
4. Supporting beneficial metabolite production [192]
Ecological Recovery Phases
Recovery typically progresses through distinct phases:
1. Ecosystem preparation - removing disrupting factors and
providing basic support [193]
2. Reseeding - introducing beneficial organisms and stimulating
keystone species [194]
3. Functional restoration - supporting optimal metabolic outputs
[195]
4. Resilience building - enhancing long-term stability and
resistance [196]
Advanced Testing Methods for Keystone Assessment
Modern microbiome analysis offers sophisticated approaches to
evaluate keystone species:
Metagenomic Sequencing
● Whole-genome shotgun sequencing for strain-level keystone
identification [197]
● Functional gene analysis to assess keystone metabolic
capacity [198]
● Identification of keystone-specific virulence or symbiosis
factors [199]
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