Microbe balance in colon cause of obesity?

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Think you get fatter on the same amoiunt of food that others eat?

It could very well be true.

Studies on rats by Washington University indicate that certain microbial combinations in the intestine facilitate absorption and fat storage of above-average amounts of calories. The relavance to humans is still bering evaluated.

Here's the full story:

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/nation/14802770.htm

 

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