The Role of Gut Microbiome in Excess Body Weight
Over the past decade, the gut microbiome has been recognized as a key factor in the development and progression of obesity and related diseases, making it the subject of intense research. Research indicates that individuals with diet-induced obesity have significant changes in their gut microbiome, including decreased bacterial diversity and an increased ability to extract energy from food, which may contribute to metabolic disorders.
AUTHORS: Sara Kralj, MSc, Master in Nutrition & Ira Renko, MSc, Master in Molecular biotechnology