Altered gut microbiome after bariatric surgery and its association with metabolic benefits: A Systematic Review

Bariatric surgery is currently the most successful method for achieving long term weight reduction, with dramatic effects on remission and prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among those with severe obesity [1]. Dietary caloric restriction approaches also achieve rapid improvements in glucose tolerance and weight similar to bariatric surgery in the short term [2,3], but these are more difficult to sustain. One of the key and enigmatic features of successful bariatric surgery is the enhanced ability to feel content with eating fewer calories, rather than simply imposing a mechanical restriction to the amount of calories that can be consumed or absorbed.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research