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

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THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

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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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THE MICROBIOME’S ROLE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES

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DOI: 10.71465/bhsr7

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