Mayo Clinic Q and A: Probiotics, gut bacteria and weight -- is there a connection?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I?ve read some research that indicates one possible contributing factor to obesity is the balance of bacteria in a person?s gut. In someone who is obese, is it possible to right that balance by taking a probiotic supplement, such as Lactobacillus gasseri, in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise? ANSWER: It [...]
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