The gut microbiota digests food and extracts nutrients. Different gut bacteria metabolize food differently.
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate from gut bacteria notify the brain when you are full, regulating hunger.
Your body can better manage blood sugar with a healthy gut microbiota and insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance causes fat storage and weight gain.
A dysfunctional gut microbiota might cause "leaky gut," which can cause systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammation might cause weight gain and loss problem.
Gut bacteria affect fat storage. Studies have shown that those with a greater Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes ratio are more prone to accumulate fat and be overweight.
A healthier microbiome can be achieved by adding probiotics and prebiotics.
Your gut microbiome is shaped by your diet. Fiber-rich, plant-based, and fermented diets encourage beneficial bacteria.
A healthy, diversified gut microbiota aids weight loss by improving digestion, appetite regulation, inflammation reduction, and metabolic efficiency.