A pair of studies identify Eubacterium eligens as an excellent bacterial citizen of the gut.
One study found that the bacterium had a protective effect on women against PTSD:
Association of probable post-traumatic stress disorder with dietary pattern and gut microbiome in a cohort of women - Nature Mental Health
Ke et al. investigated the association between trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and the gut microbiome and dietary pattern of a cohort of women enrolled in a longitudinal study in the United States.
Shanlin Ke
The other found that the bacterium was strongly associated with lower visceral abdominal fat:
A metagenome-wide association study of gut microbiome and visceral fat accumulation
Visceral fat is an independent risk factor for metabolic and cardiovascular disease. The study aimed to investigate the associations between gut microbiome and visceral fat.We recruited 32 obese adults and 30 healthy controls at baseline. Among the obese…
Xiaomin Nie
These are obviously good things. So how do you cultivate this bacteria? The answer seems to be straightforward–the Mediterranean diet:
The Spanish gut microbiome reveals links between microorganisms and Mediterranean diet - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - The Spanish gut microbiome reveals links between microorganisms and Mediterranean diet
Adriel Latorre-Pérez
In particular, green beans, chard, spinach, salad and nuts. These are foods that you already knew were good for you. Now you have another reason to change your diet.
