The Gut Bacteria That Put the Brakes on Weight Gain in Mice
healthcare.utah.edu
A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.
  • gndagreborn@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Brilliant. It’s really fascinating especially with how limited our understanding of the GI microbiome is.

    I’m hoping further research goes into this so we can potentially create OTC probiotics that can negate some of the effects of the American diet.