The Claim

The human gut microbiome plays a role in the development and progression of obesity and diabetes by modulating energy balance, insulin resistance, and inflammation, thereby influencing metabolic health.

Source: THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

The bacteria in your gut might affect your weight and blood sugar by changing how your body uses energy and handles inflammation.

See the scientific wording

The human gut microbiome influences metabolic health by modulating energy balance, insulin resistance, and inflammation, suggesting it plays a role in the development and progression of obesity and diabetes.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

    The study says the bacteria in your gut can affect how your body handles sugar, fat, and weight, which matches the claim that gut health influences diabetes and obesity.

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