Eubacterium eligens

Eubacterium eligens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Bacillota
Class: Clostridia
Order: Eubacteriales
Family: Eubacteriaceae
Genus: Eubacterium
Species:
E. eligens
Binomial name
Eubacterium eligens
Holdeman and Moore, 1974
Synonyms

Eubacterium eligens

Eubacterium eligens is a gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the shape of a rod. Its natural habitat is the human colon.[1] Very little is known about how it affects human health.

It seems to play a role in reducing inflammation as E. eligens produces byturate and promotes the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10. In the PREDICT 1 study, E. eligens is listed as one of the 15 "good gut microbes" because it was found to promote the production of anti-inflammatory molecules, lower insulin secretion, increase level of ‘healthy’ fats, and because there is an association between a high abundance of E. eligens and lower belly fat.[2][3]

E. eligens is known to be an apple pectin degrader. So, anyone looking to promote the growth of E. eligens in their gut should eat apples.

People suffering from alopecia areata have been found to have a different amount of E. eligens from the average person.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "BacMap". bacmap.wishartlab.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Nutrition, Layer Origin. "What is Eubacterium eligens and Why Should You Care?". Layer Origin Nutrition. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "What Is Eubacterium Eligens & Why Is She a 'Good' Bug? | ZOE". joinzoe.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Microbiome: Gut dysbiosis linked to development of alopecia areata". www.mdedge.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.


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