Gut microbe composition and metabolic syndrome.
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Abstract
Links between gut microbiota and metabolic diseases have been suggested for many years, but results of studies in human beings and animals are conflicting. Bryant Furlow discusses new research in this area as a new study shows that promoting growth of bifidobacteria reduces risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Bifidobacterium
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Microbiota
- Overweight
- Stress, Physiological