Are Bacteria to Blame for Your Weight?
Numerous clinical studies have shown the correlation between the gut microbiome and weight. Science is continuing to understand the role that bacteria in your gut play in the pathways that impact: Satiety and food intake Energy expenditure and metabolism Production of hormones like ghrelin (the “hungry hormone”) Gut motility and fat storage How do bacteria in the gut influence weight? The gut’s role in hormone production and the gut-brain-connection. Here’s an example: Bacteria in your gut help break down food into small molecules (metabolites). The type of bacteria that you have in your gut plays a role in how...