This book comprehensively reviews the intricate relationship between environmental toxicants and the gut microbiome. It explores the role of dietary choices and lifestyle in shaping and modulating the gut microbiome''s response to environmental toxicants. The chapters provide in-depth insights into the impacts of various toxicants, such as phthalates, pesticides, organic pollutants, bisphenols, and heavy metals, on the delicate microbial balance within our digestive systems. Specific chapters address the impact of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic on the composition and function of the gut microbiome. The book concludes by addressing future prospects and challenges in understanding the impacts of environmental toxicants on the gut microbiome.
Key Features:
1) Provides a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationship between environmental toxicants and the gut microbiome.
2) Reviews the possible mechanisms underlying bidirectional interactions between en
