Microbiome & Gut-Immune Interactions in Obesity & Metabolic Health | June Round | 178
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Microbes, Obesity, and the Future of Health
This chapter explores the role of specific microbes in the microbiome and their relationship to obesity, leveraging mouse co-housing experiments to draw insights applicable to humans. It discusses the complexities of translating research findings and the potential for microbiome analysis to predict obesity risks, emphasizing the impact of early antibiotic use and dietary factors. The chapter also highlights innovative approaches to managing microbiome health and restoring beneficial bacteria, indicating a shift towards including microbiome assessments in routine healthcare.
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