According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, faecal microbiota transplant (FMT), commonly known as a DIY poop transplant, involves transferring stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a sick patient.
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It's crucial to note that potential donors must not have taken antibiotics in the past six months.
They should also not be immunocompromised, at risk for infectious diseases, or living with chronic gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease.
"With faecal microbiome transplants, there is really compelling evidence, but the science is still developing.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, faecal microbiota transplant (FMT), commonly known as a DIY poop transplant, involves transferring stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a sick patient. This procedure tries to restore the patient's gut bacteria balance.
Also watch | Will you drink a coffee made through animal poop? It's crucial to note that potential donors must not have taken antibiotics in the past six months. They should also not be immunocompromised, at risk for infectious diseases, or living with chronic gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease.
"With faecal microbiome transplants, there is really compelling evidence, but the science is still developing. We're still working on if it actually has benefits for wider populations and if the benefit is long-lasting," Jack Gilbert, a microbial ecologist at UC San Diego, said in the Netflix documentary.
