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What is a faecal transplant?

Aug 10, 2023 · 4 min
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Faecal transplant, also known as faecal microbiota transplantation or FMT, is the transfer of stool from a healthy donor to a patient with a disease.


The idea is to restore the balance of bacteria in the gut, which can be disrupted by factors such as antibiotics, diet, or infection but it could potentially help with a  range of problems from irritable bowel syndrome to Alzheimer’s. 


Why is faecal transplant used? How does faecal transplant work? How is faecal transplant performed? What are the risks of faecal transplant?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!


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