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  • To review the association between microbial dysbiosis and various chronic diseases.

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  • Narrative review of current scientific literature.
  • Synthesis of studies investigating microbial diversity.
  • Analysis of the functional roles of the microbiota in human health.

Main Results:

  • Microbiota composition regulates the intestinal barrier and modulates immune responses.
  • The microbiome influences metabolism and produces vital compounds like short-chain fatty acids.
  • Dysbiosis is linked to metabolic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases.

Conclusions:

  • The human microbiota is crucial for maintaining health and preventing disease.
  • Restoring microbial homeostasis through therapeutic interventions shows promise for chronic disease prevention.
  • Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and microbiome transplantation are potential strategies for health management.