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Industrialization harms gut microbiome diversity, increasing disease risk. We propose rejuvenating the gut microbiome via stool banking and autologous fecal microbiota transplantation for future health.

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  • Gut health
  • Preventive medicine

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  • Industrialization has led to a decline in human gut microbiome diversity.
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  • Current 'rewilding' approaches face medical and ethical debates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an alternative strategy for restoring gut microbiome health.
  • To introduce the concept of stool banking and autologous fecal microbiota transplantation.
  • To discuss the potential benefits and challenges of this approach.

Main Methods:

  • Collecting and cryopreserving stool samples from individuals at a younger, healthier age.
  • Utilizing stored autologous fecal microbiota for future transplantation.
  • Analyzing the feasibility, applications, and challenges of this method.

Main Results:

  • This approach offers a personalized method for microbiome restoration.
  • Autologous transplantation avoids donor-related medical and ethical concerns.
  • Potential to counteract age-related or disease-induced microbiome degradation.

Conclusions:

  • Stool banking and autologous fecal microbiota transplantation present a viable alternative to 'rewilding'.
  • This method could preserve an individual's optimal gut microbiome for future use.
  • Further research is needed to establish the full scope and implementation of this strategy.