It's interesting that we've become so obsessed with the gut microbiome even though stool only captures a tiny fraction of the composition of the gut.
Similarly, the salivary oral microbiome has also been correlated with mental disorders, cognitive health, is modulated by diet, and plays a major role in systemic health. And saliva is objectively easier to collect. Instead of jumping straight into collecting poop, we should be collecting our spit instead!
Similarly, the salivary oral microbiome has also been correlated with mental disorders, cognitive health, is modulated by diet, and plays a major role in systemic health. And saliva is objectively easier to collect. Instead of jumping straight into collecting poop, we should be collecting our spit instead!
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-022-01922-0 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-94498-6