Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Specific bacteria in the small intestine are crucial for fat absorption

A new study -- one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract -- shows how the typical calorie-dense western diet can induce expansion of microbes that promote the digestion and absorption of high-fat foods. Over time, the steady presence of these microbes can lead to over-nutrition and obesity.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2GVKbVa

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