Is the Gut Microbiota a New Factor Contributing to Obesity and Its Metabolic Disorders?

The gut microbiota refers to the trillions of microorganisms residing in the intestine and is integral in multiple physiological processes of the host. Recent research has shown that gut bacteria play a role in metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The mechanism...

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Main Authors: Kristina Harris, Amira Kassis, Geneviève Major, Chieh J. Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/879151
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