Foundations
Core interpretation concepts that appear across microbiome reports. These pages explain what each concept means, why it matters, and where over-interpretation commonly starts.
Concept index
| Concept | Summary | Common misuse |
|---|---|---|
| Enterotypes | Enterotypes are broad microbiome composition patterns often described as Bacteroides-leaning or Prevotella-leaning profiles. | A reported enterotype is not a diagnosis, not a stable personal identity, and not proof that one diet or intervention is universally correct for you. |