How Gut Bacteria Can Prevent Obesity

Gut bacteria which helps in the digestion of food may help prevent obesity and insulin resistance, according to a recent study done by the researchers at the Cleveland clinic. The team showed that blocking a specific intestinal microbial pathway can prevent obesity and insulin resistance, as well as cause fat tissue to become more metabolically active.

Reduced Red & Processed Meat Intake
- Stops gut bacteria which trigger genes that store fat
- Cuts down the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes
- Helps gene expression that produces brown fat cells

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