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Many of these myths have been highlighted by prior authors but it is useful to consolidate them to discourage their perpetuation.

The points raised by the authors don't discount the importance of microbiome research, its approaches, or its impact on human health. Instead, they have collected many commonly cited points that are not supported by strong evidence or are inconsistent with current understanding.

Any rigorous and dynamic field requires this type of periodic reflection.