Key Findings Shed Light on Obesity Management
Almost a third of the United States population is affected by obesity. It is a dangerous condition that can lead to other serious diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. So, researchers are continuously pursuing a greater understanding of obesity in order to put forth solid recommendations on the best approach to manage it. Researchers have found that a significantly lower than average diversity of microbes in the gut is a strong indicator of disease in those struggling with obesity. Interestingly, a recent study revealed that the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass—a type of weight loss surgery—triggers big changes in the microbes within the digestive tract. These changes lead to an increased variety of bacteria in the gut, which is a good thing. According to the study, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass had a much larger impact on the structure and function of gut microbes than gastric banding (another type of weight loss surgery). Key findings, such as this, are very helpful in the management of obesity and understanding what contributes to weight loss following bariatric surgery. Source: International Society for Microbial Ecology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28548658
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