Pseudomonas aeruginosa: What Raised Gut Levels Signal

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacteria in soil, water, and some animals. It can also be part of our gut microbiome but rarely at high levels. In healthy people it rarely causes issues but it causes infection in immunocompromised people and people hospitalized which are particularly difficult to treat due to P. aeruginosa being resistant to most antibiotics [1], [2]. [3].

We consider low to undetectable levels of harmful Pseudomonas aeruginosa species in the gut to be optimal, although as stated above the evidence for this remains speculative. The best way to combat Pseudomonas aeruginosa is to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria that will outcompete them for resources. It is particularly important to monitor these bacteria if you have any conditions that affect your immune system, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. (Adapted from Tiny Health)