r/Microbiome

181k members
r/Microbiome is a subreddit with 181k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses microbiome, probiotics, gut, gut health, and antibiotics, and they frequently recommend/review yogurt, laxative, and probiotic.
Welcome to r/Microbiome This is a discussion space for the communities of microorganisms that inhabit us, animals, and the environment. Keep in mind this is not a place for medical advice and post requesting it will be removed.

Popular Themes in r/Microbiome

#1
Pain & Anger
: "Non-stop farting is ruining my life"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Has anyone noticed their mood or anxiety improve significantly after addressing gut health and what actually worked?"
6 posts

Popular Topics in r/Microbiome

#1

Microbiome

: "Vegetables are the most underrated tools for gut Microbiome diversity. Here's the list that builds Microbiome diversity."
141 posts
#2

Probiotics

: "Study shows Probiotics impair antibiotic recovery"
80 posts
#3

Gut

: "Habitual coffee intake shapes the Gut microbiome and modifies host physiology and cognition - Nature Communications"
74 posts
#4

Gut Health

: "Has anyone noticed their mood or anxiety improve significantly after addressing Gut Health and what actually worked?"
39 posts
#5

Antibiotics

: "Can taking Antibiotics and then switching to a much healthier, natural, and probiotic diet actually be beneficial?"
31 posts
#6

Gut Microbiome

: "Parkinson's Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at Unexpectedly Simple Treatment: B-Vitamins"
23 posts
#7

Sibo

: "Dealt with bad breath my ENTIRE life. Finally got diagnosed with Sibo. Here's my full protocol, lab results, and what I'm doing about it. Looking for advice."
21 posts
#8

Fiber

: "Fiber = calm and happy?"
14 posts
#9

Health

: "[acne] Gut Health and acne?"
14 posts
#10

Diet

: "Fruit is one of the most underrated tools for gut microbiome diversity."
13 posts

Products Discussed in r/Microbiome

Yogurt

9 reviews
#1
Siggis
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Yogurt Starters
4.0 from 1 review
#3
The Coconut Cult
5.0 from 1 review

Laxative

8 reviews
#1
Magnesium
4.7 from 3 reviews
#2
Global Healing
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Miralax
4.0 from 1 review

Probiotic

6 reviews
#1
Bacillus Coagulans
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Omni Biotic AB 10
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Saccharomyces boulardii
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/Microbiome

#1
Scientific Article Discussion
: "Young colon cancer linked to specific fats in ultra-processed foods"
22 posts

Member Growth in r/Microbiome

Yearly
+32k members(21.5%)

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Last updated: June 16, 2026