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napperjabber · 2015-11-21 · Original thread
The following book, the first 3 chapers explores the bio chemistry of the microbes. Citing research not as much as the other book I recommended, but has a solid base to understand your gut bacterium.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Fermentation-Exploration-Essen...