October 09, 2025

The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Fungi, Genetics, and Chronic Disease Risk

7 minutes

Your genetics influence which fungi grow in your gut, and these fungi directly affect your risk for chronic conditions like heart disease
Researchers discovered 148 genetic variants linked to nine groups of gut fungi, proving that your DNA helps shape your gut health
Antibiotics kill bacteria but leave fungi untouched, allowing harmful fungal strains to overgrow and increase disease risk
Two people eating the same foods can have very different health outcomes because genetic differences decide which fungi thrive in their gut
Gut microbiome patterns, including fungi and bacteria, are strong predictors of cardiovascular disease risk, yet most clinics still ignore this critical factor

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By Dr. Mercola

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October 09, 2025

7 minutes

Your genetics influence which fungi grow in your gut, and these fungi directly affect your risk for chronic conditions like heart disease
Researchers discovered 148 genetic variants linked to nine groups of gut fungi, proving that your DNA helps shape your gut health
Antibiotics kill bacteria but leave fungi untouched, allowing harmful fungal strains to overgrow and increase disease risk
Two people eating the same foods can have very different health outcomes because genetic differences decide which fungi thrive in their gut
Gut microbiome patterns, including fungi and bacteria, are strong predictors of cardiovascular disease risk, yet most clinics still ignore this critical factor

...more